Rahma
- Meaning
- Mercy; compassion
- Origin
- Arabic
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What does Rahma mean?
Rahma means “Mercy; compassion”.
Rahma is an Arabic word name meaning mercy or compassion. It belongs to a root family that also appears in Rahim and Rahman, names with a strong place in Islamic religious vocabulary. Rahma itself names the quality of mercy, giving it a direct meaning without needing a longer hidden form.
Rahmah is another common way of writing the name in Latin letters. The added h reflects a transliteration choice rather than a different meaning. Families may choose Rahma to express a value they hope to share with a child, to honor a relative, or because of its religious significance. Those personal associations can deepen the straightforward lexical meaning while leaving a child's individual personality entirely open.
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How popular is Rahma?
United States · 2025Explore how often Rahma is used and how its ranking has changed.
- US girls rank
- #2,253 2025 · #1 is most popular
- Girls named Rahma
- 82 Recorded births in 2025
- Change in births
- 1.2% Fewer than 2024
Rahma over time
United States · Girls
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Yearly data & usage
Rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys. The summary highlights girls, the most common recorded usage in 2025.
| Year | Usage | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | #2,253 | 82 |
| 2024 | Girls | #2,261 | 83 |
| 2023 | Girls | #2,254 | 83 |
| 2022 | Girls | #2,523 | 71 |
| 2021 | Girls | #2,411 | 75 |
| 2020 | Girls | #2,521 | 69 |
| 2019 | Girls | #2,558 | 69 |
| 2018 | Girls | #2,414 | 75 |
| 2017 | Girls | #2,421 | 75 |
| 2016 | Girls | #2,049 | 97 |
| 2015 | Girls | #2,452 | 75 |
| 2014 | Girls | #3,103 | 54 |
Years reflect available birth records. Missing records do not mean zero births.
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Layla
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Night
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Delilah
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Delicate
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Lyla
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Night, through the Lila and Layla name family
Shares an origin with Rahma.
Aaliyah
Mostly girls- Meaning
- High; exalted
Shares an origin with Rahma.
Amira
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Princess; female ruler in Arabic
Shares an origin with Rahma.
Lilah
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Night, through the Lila–Leila name family
Shares an origin with Rahma.
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