Rahmi

♂ Boy

Pronounced RAH-mee /ˈrɑː.mi/Medium

Meaning: A Turkish name of Arabic root, from rahma ('mercy; compassion') — so 'merciful, of mercy'. It belongs to the same family as Rahman and Rahim, and has long been used in Turkey and across the Muslim world.Low

In 30 seconds: Warm and steady: Rahmi is a Turkish name from the Arabic root for mercy (said 'RAH-mee') — kin to Rahman and Rahim.

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Origin MediumTurkish, Arabic

MeaningA Turkish name of Arabic root, from rahma ('mercy; compassion') — so 'merciful, of mercy'. It belongs to the same family as Rahman and Rahim, and has long been used in Turkey and across the Muslim world.

U.S. rank (2024)#13720 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1995

Total births (all-time)≈ 15

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

Rahmi is a Turkish given name built on the Arabic root rahma, 'mercy; compassion' — the same root behind Rahman and Rahim. It has been in steady Turkish use for generations and travels easily; in the U.S. it is unusual and reads as a soft, heritage-rich pick (said 'RAH-mee').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely, carried mostly by Turkish and Arabic-speaking families. Rare, warm, and rooted.

Did you know? Rahmi shares a root with Rahman and Rahim — the Arabic rahma, 'mercy'. It has been carried in Turkey for generations, a gentle two-beat name whose meaning is its whole character (said 'RAH-mee').

Overall data confidence 55%

References — Rahmi — Turkish given name from Arabic rahma, 'mercy'

Variations

RahmyRahimRahman

Nicknames

RahRami

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rahmi mean?

Rahmi means 'merciful; of mercy' — a Turkish name from the Arabic root rahma, shared with Rahman and Rahim.

How do you pronounce Rahmi?

It's said RAH-mee /ˈrɑː.mi/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Rahmi a boy or girl name?

Rahmi is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Rahmi?

Rahmi is a rare name for boys in the U.S., though familiar in Turkey.