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Khayr vs Rahim

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Khayr

Boy #4,918 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"goodness, virtue"

Origin: Arabic root kh-y-r

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic North African West African Turkish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,918
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Rahim

Boy #2,953 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"merciful, compassionate"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Islamic South Asian African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,953
Total SSA Count
42
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Khayr Rank #4,918
Rahim Rank #2,953

Rahim is more popular, ranked #2953 vs #4918 for Khayr.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Khayr or Rahim more popular?

Rahim is more popular, ranked #2953 compared to Khayr at #4918 in the United States.

What do Khayr and Rahim mean?

Khayr means "goodness, virtue" (Arabic root kh-y-r origin). Rahim means "merciful, compassionate" (Arabic origin).

Are Khayr and Rahim boy or girl names?

Khayr is primarily a boy name. Rahim is primarily a boy name.

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