Abdallah vs Rahim

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rahim

Boy #2,953 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"merciful, compassionate"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Islamic South Asian African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,953
Total SSA Count
42
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Rah, Rami

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Abdallah Rank #2,827
Rahim Rank #2,953

Abdallah is more popular, ranked #2827 vs #2953 for Rahim.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Abdallah ___

  • Abdallah Mohammed
  • Abdallah Ahmad
  • Abdallah Karim
  • Abdallah Rashid
  • Abdallah Yusuf
  • Abdallah Hassan

Rahim ___

  • Rahim Ali
  • Rahim Mohammed
  • Rahim Hassan
  • Rahim Ibrahim
  • Rahim Kareem
  • Rahim Tariq

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Abdallah

Mohammed Fatima Ibrahim Khadija Omar

If you choose Rahim

Kareem Halim Amira Fatima Zainab

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abdallah or Rahim more popular?

Abdallah is more popular, ranked #2827 compared to Rahim at #2953 in the United States.

What do Abdallah and Rahim mean?

Abdallah means "servant of God" (Arabic origin). Rahim means "merciful, compassionate" (Arabic origin).

Are Abdallah and Rahim boy or girl names?

Abdallah is primarily a boy name. Rahim is primarily a boy name.

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