Rahim vs Zay

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 #2,854 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"light, radiance"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic African-American American

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Rahim Rank #2,953

Zay Rank #2,854

Zay is more popular, ranked #2854 vs #2953 for Rahim.

Is Rahim or Zay more popular?

Zay is more popular, ranked #2854 compared to Rahim at #2953 in the United States.

What do Rahim and Zay mean?

Rahim means "merciful, compassionate" (Arabic origin). Zay means "light, radiance" (Arabic origin).

Are Rahim and Zay boy or girl names?

Rahim is primarily a boy name. Zay is primarily a boy name.