Nihal vs Rahim

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nihal

Boy #3,028 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"young plant, sapling"

Origin: Turkish/Persian

Turkish Arabic Indian Pakistani Persian

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Boy #2,953 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"merciful, compassionate"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Muslim Islamic South Asian African

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Nihal Rank #3,028

Rahim Rank #2,953

Rahim is more popular, ranked #2953 vs #3028 for Nihal.

Is Nihal or Rahim more popular?

Rahim is more popular, ranked #2953 compared to Nihal at #3028 in the United States.

What do Nihal and Rahim mean?

Nihal means "young plant, sapling" (Turkish/Persian origin). Rahim means "merciful, compassionate" (Arabic origin).

Are Nihal and Rahim boy or girl names?

Nihal is primarily a boy name. Rahim is primarily a boy name.