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Rahima

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Pronounced rah-HEE-mah /rɑˈhi.mə/Medium

Meaning: The feminine of Rahim — from Arabic, 'merciful; compassionate; kind'Low

In 30 seconds: Merciful; compassionate: Rahima is a feminine of Rahim. Lyrical, devout, and warm (said 'rah-HEE-mah').

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Origin LowArabic

MeaningThe feminine of Rahim — from Arabic, 'merciful; compassionate; kind'

U.S. rank (2025)#9950 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2015

Total births (all-time)≈ 210

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Rahima is the feminine of Rahim — from Arabic, 'merciful; compassionate; kind' (Ar-Rahim, 'the Merciful', is one of the names of God in Islam). A lyrical, devout name (said 'rah-HEE-mah').

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare, merciful-and-compassionate at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Rahim means 'merciful; compassionate' in Arabic (Ar-Rahim is one of the names of God) — Rahima is the feminine, lyrical and devout (said 'rah-HEE-mah').

Overall data confidence 46%

References — Rahima — Arabic etymology

Variations

RaheemaRahimahRahma

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rahima mean?

Rahima is a feminine of Rahim — Arabic 'merciful; compassionate; kind'.

How do you pronounce Rahima?

It's said rah-HEE-mah /rɑˈhi.mə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Rahima a boy or girl name?

Rahima is a girl's name.

How popular is Rahima?

Rahima is a rare name in the U.S.