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Rehmat

♂ Boy

Pronounced REH-mut /ˈrɛh.mət/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic/Urdu Rehmat (rahmat), 'mercy; compassion; a divine blessing.' A warm, faith-rooted virtue name across South Asia and the Muslim world, which we note respectfully.Low

In 30 seconds: A warm virtue name: Rehmat means 'mercy; blessing' (said 'REH-mut'). Faith-rooted and gentle, which we note respectfully.
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Origin MediumArabic, Urdu
MeaningFrom the Arabic/Urdu Rehmat (rahmat), 'mercy; compassion; a divine blessing.' A warm, faith-rooted virtue name across South Asia and the Muslim world, which we note respectfully.
U.S. rank (2025)#8770 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 22

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202520232025

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

Rehmat comes from the Arabic/Urdu rahmat, 'mercy; compassion; blessing.' A gentle virtue name across South Asia, which we note respectfully. Warm and meaningful, rare in the U.S. (said 'REH-mut').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in South Asian Muslim families. Rare, faith-rooted, and gentle.

Did you know? Rehmat is Arabic/Urdu for 'mercy; compassion; a divine blessing' - a warm, faith-rooted virtue name used across South Asia and the Muslim world, which we note respectfully (said 'REH-mut').
Overall data confidence 52%
References - Rehmat — Arabic/Urdu 'mercy; blessing'; virtue name

Variations

RahmatRehmathRahmet

Nicknames

RehmMat

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rehmat mean?

Rehmat is Arabic/Urdu for 'mercy; compassion; a divine blessing.'

How do you pronounce Rehmat?

It's said REH-mut /ˈrɛh.mət/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Rehmat a boy or girl name?

Rehmat is used as a boy's name here; it's given to both across South Asia.

How popular is Rehmat?

Rehmat is a rare name in the U.S.

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