girl's name
Rahimah
rah-HEE-mah (Arabic)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 84
Rahimah is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2018 it was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2005, when 11 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 1997.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Rahimah Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2010s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 11 |
| 2000s | 59 |
| 2010s | 14 |
How Popular Is Rahimah?
In 2018, Rahimah was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
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 Rahimah
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Rahimah Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Rahimah over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Rahimah
- Arabic rah-HEE-mah
Sibling Names for Rahimah
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Rahimah — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Rahimah
How popular is the name Rahimah?
In 2018, Rahimah was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Is Rahimah a girl's or a boy's name?
Rahimah is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Rahimah?
Rahimah has 3 syllables.
When was Rahimah most popular?
Rahimah peaked in 2005, when 11 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.