Henry vs Rahima

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Henry

Boy #6 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"home ruler, estate ruler"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English French German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6
Total SSA Count
11,547
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Hank, Harry, Hal

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Rahima

Girl #7,894 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"merciful, compassionate"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic South Asian African Muslim Indonesian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#7,894
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rahi, Hima

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Popularity Comparison

Henry Rank #6
Rahima Rank #7,894

Henry is more popular, ranked #6 vs #7894 for Rahima.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Henry ___

  • Henry James
  • Henry William
  • Henry Thomas
  • Henry Alexander
  • Henry John
  • Henry Oliver

Rahima ___

  • Rahima Noor
  • Rahima Amira
  • Rahima Fatima
  • Rahima Zara
  • Rahima Layla

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Henry

Charlotte Eleanor Amelia Olivia Oliver

If you choose Rahima

Amina Nadia Ibrahim Yusuf

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Henry or Rahima more popular?

Henry is more popular, ranked #6 compared to Rahima at #7894 in the United States.

What do Henry and Rahima mean?

Henry means "home ruler, estate ruler" (Germanic origin). Rahima means "merciful, compassionate" (Arabic origin).

Are Henry and Rahima boy or girl names?

Henry is primarily a boy name. Rahima is primarily a girl name.

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