Houston vs Rahima

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Houston

Boy #704 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Hugh's settlement, town"

Origin: Old English via Scottish

Cultural Roots

American English Southern American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#704
Total SSA Count
381
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Hous, H

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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Houston Rank #704
Rahima Rank #7,894

Houston is more popular, ranked #704 vs #7894 for Rahima.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Houston ___

  • Houston James
  • Houston Lee
  • Houston Ray
  • Houston Wayne
  • Houston Dean
  • Houston Cole

Rahima ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Houston

Austin Dallas Savannah Georgia Montana

If you choose Rahima

Amina Nadia Ibrahim Yusuf

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Houston or Rahima more popular?

Houston is more popular, ranked #704 compared to Rahima at #7894 in the United States.

What do Houston and Rahima mean?

Houston means "Hugh's settlement, town" (Old English via Scottish origin). Rahima means "merciful, compassionate" (Arabic origin).

Are Houston and Rahima boy or girl names?

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

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