Rahim vs Saleem

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 #2,078 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"safe, sound, free from defects"

Origin: Arabic

Muslim/Islamic South Asian Middle Eastern North African

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Rahim Rank #2,953

Saleem Rank #2,078

Saleem is more popular, ranked #2078 vs #2953 for Rahim.

Is Rahim or Saleem more popular?

Saleem is more popular, ranked #2078 compared to Rahim at #2953 in the United States.

What do Rahim and Saleem mean?

Rahim means "merciful, compassionate" (Arabic origin). Saleem means "safe, sound, free from defects" (Arabic origin).

Are Rahim and Saleem boy or girl names?

Rahim is primarily a boy name. Saleem is primarily a boy name.