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Rahm
♂ Boy
Pronounced RAHM /ˈrɑm/Medium
Meaning: From the Hebrew ram, 'high; exalted; lofty' (made known by Rahm Emanuel)Low
In 30 seconds: High; exalted; lofty: Rahm is Hebrew. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'RAHM').
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningFrom the Hebrew ram, 'high; exalted; lofty' (made known by Rahm Emanuel)
U.S. rank (2024)#8152 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 160
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
Rahm comes from the Hebrew ram, 'high; exalted; lofty' (made known by Rahm Emanuel). A crisp, classic name (said 'RAHM').
In the U.S. it appears in Jewish families. Rare, high-and-exalted at the root, and classic.
Did you know? Rahm means 'high; exalted; lofty' in Hebrew (made known by Rahm Emanuel) — crisp and classic (said 'RAHM').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Rahm — Hebrew etymology
Variations
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Rahm mean?
Rahm is Hebrew for 'high; exalted; lofty'.
How do you pronounce Rahm?
It's said RAHM /ˈrɑm/ — one syllable.
Is Rahm a boy or girl name?
Rahm is a boy's name.
How popular is Rahm?
Rahm is a very rare name in the U.S.