girl's name
Rahima
rah-HEE-mah (Arabic)
- Origin Indian
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 1,166
Rahima is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 10 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Rahima is a name of Indian origin.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 1997, when 30 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 105,396 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Rahima Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 88 |
| 2000s | 231 |
| 2010s | 124 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 33 |
How Popular Is Rahima?
In 2025, Rahima was given to 5 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Where Rahima Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Rahima
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Rahima Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Rahima over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Rahima
- Arabic rah-HEE-mah
Sibling Names for Rahima
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Rahima — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Rahima
How popular is the name Rahima?
In 2025, Rahima was given to 5 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Is Rahima a girl's or a boy's name?
Rahima is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Rahima?
Rahima has 3 syllables.
When was Rahima most popular?
Rahima peaked in 1997, when 30 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.
Is Rahima a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Rahima currently ranks #4,588 in England and Wales. It has been falling over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.