Ikhlas vs Rahmah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ikhlas

Girl #6,641 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sincerity, purity of intention"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim South Asian Somali Indonesian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,641
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ikh

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Rahmah

Girl #6,537 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"mercy, compassion"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim East African Malay Indonesian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,537
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Rah, Mah

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ikhlas Rank #6,641
Rahmah Rank #6,537

Rahmah is more popular, ranked #6537 vs #6641 for Ikhlas.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ikhlas ___

  • Ikhlas Noor
  • Ikhlas Fatima
  • Ikhlas Zainab
  • Ikhlas Amira
  • Ikhlas Hana
  • Ikhlas Layla

Rahmah ___

  • Rahmah Nour
  • Rahmah Amira
  • Rahmah Fatima
  • Rahmah Hana
  • Rahmah Layla
  • Rahmah Safa

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ikhlas

Amal Iman Tawakkul Sabr Rahma

If you choose Rahmah

Fatima Aisha Maryam Ibrahim Omar

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ikhlas or Rahmah more popular?

Rahmah is more popular, ranked #6537 compared to Ikhlas at #6641 in the United States.

What do Ikhlas and Rahmah mean?

Ikhlas means "sincerity, purity of intention" (Arabic origin). Rahmah means "mercy, compassion" (Arabic origin).

Are Ikhlas and Rahmah boy or girl names?

Ikhlas is primarily a girl name. Rahmah is primarily a girl name.

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