Kaaliyah vs Rahima

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Kaaliyah Rank #7,968
Rahima Rank #7,894

Rahima is more popular, ranked #7894 vs #7968 for Kaaliyah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kaaliyah ___

No pairings available yet.

Rahima ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kaaliyah or Rahima more popular?

Rahima is more popular, ranked #7894 compared to Kaaliyah at #7968 in the United States.

What do Kaaliyah and Rahima mean?

Rahima means "merciful, compassionate" (Arabic origin).

Are Kaaliyah and Rahima boy or girl names?

Kaaliyah is primarily a girl name. Rahima is primarily a girl name.

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