Raheem vs Amar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Raheem

Boy #1,383 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"merciful, compassionate"

Origin: Arabic r-h-m root

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim African American South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,383
Total SSA Count
136
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Raheem Rank #1,383
Amar Rank #1,241

Amar is more popular, ranked #1241 vs #1383 for Raheem.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Raheem or Amar more popular?

Amar is more popular, ranked #1241 compared to Raheem at #1383 in the United States.

What do Raheem and Amar mean?

Raheem means "merciful, compassionate" (Arabic r-h-m root origin). Amar means "immortal, eternal" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Raheem and Amar boy or girl names?

Raheem is primarily a boy name. Amar is primarily a boy name.

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