Rahim vs Nihal

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rahim

Boy #2,953 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"merciful, compassionate"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Muslim Islamic South Asian African

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Boy #3,028 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"young plant, sapling"

Origin: Turkish/Persian

Turkish Arabic Indian Pakistani Persian

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Rahim Rank #2,953

Nihal Rank #3,028

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

Is Rahim or Nihal more popular?

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

What do Rahim and Nihal mean?

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

Are Rahim and Nihal boy or girl names?

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