Saleem vs Rahim

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Saleem

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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Boy #2,953 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"merciful, compassionate"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Muslim Islamic South Asian African

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Saleem Rank #2,078

Rahim Rank #2,953

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

Is Saleem or Rahim more popular?

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

What do Saleem and Rahim mean?

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

Are Saleem and Rahim boy or girl names?

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