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Rehema

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Pronounced reh-HEH-mah /rɛˈhɛ.mə/Medium

Meaning: From Swahili (from Arabic rahma), 'mercy; compassion; grace'Low

In 30 seconds: Mercy; compassion: Rehema is Swahili. Lyrical, devout, and warm (said 'reh-HEH-mah').

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Origin LowSwahili, Arabic

MeaningFrom Swahili (from Arabic rahma), 'mercy; compassion; grace'

U.S. rank (2025)#7070 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births16 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 204

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

Rehema comes from Swahili (from Arabic rahma), 'mercy; compassion; grace'. A lyrical, devout name common in East African families (said 'reh-HEH-mah').

In the U.S. it appears in East African families. Rare, mercy-and-compassion at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Rehema means 'mercy; compassion; grace' in Swahili (from Arabic rahma) — a lyrical, devout name (said 'reh-HEH-mah').

Overall data confidence 44%

References — Rehema — Swahili etymology

Variations

RahmaRehemah

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rehema mean?

Rehema is Swahili (from Arabic) for 'mercy; compassion; grace'.

How do you pronounce Rehema?

It's said reh-HEH-mah /rɛˈhɛ.mə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Rehema a boy or girl name?

Rehema is a girl's name.

How popular is Rehema?

Rehema is a rare name in the U.S.