Amar vs Raheem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amar

Boy #1,241 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"immortal, eternal"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Arabic African French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,241
Total SSA Count
160
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Am, Ammy

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Raheem

Boy #1,383 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"merciful, compassionate"

Origin: Arabic r-h-m root

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim African American South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,383
Total SSA Count
136
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rah

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Popularity Comparison

Amar Rank #1,241
Raheem Rank #1,383

Amar is more popular, ranked #1241 vs #1383 for Raheem.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amar ___

  • Amar Singh
  • Amar Dev
  • Amar Raj
  • Amar Preet
  • Amar Veer
  • Amar Khan

Raheem ___

  • Raheem Ahmad
  • Raheem Malik
  • Raheem Abdul
  • Raheem James
  • Raheem Omar
  • Raheem Hassan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amar

Arjun Nisha Priya Rohan Ananya

If you choose Raheem

Kareem Hakeem Fatima Zainab Malik

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amar or Raheem more popular?

Amar is more popular, ranked #1241 compared to Raheem at #1383 in the United States.

What do Amar and Raheem mean?

Amar means "immortal, eternal" (Sanskrit origin). Raheem means "merciful, compassionate" (Arabic r-h-m root origin).

Are Amar and Raheem boy or girl names?

Amar is primarily a boy name. Raheem is primarily a boy name.

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