Mathilde vs Rahima

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mathilde

Girl #8,071 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"mighty in battle"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

French German Norwegian Danish Belgian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#8,071
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Tilde, Mathy, Tilda

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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

Mathilde Rank #8,071
Rahima Rank #7,894

Rahima is more popular, ranked #7894 vs #8071 for Mathilde.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mathilde ___

  • Mathilde Rose
  • Mathilde Claire
  • Mathilde Sophie
  • Mathilde Louise
  • Mathilde Elise

Rahima ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mathilde

Isabelle Celestine Marguerite Théodore Augustin

If you choose Rahima

Amina Nadia Ibrahim Yusuf

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mathilde or Rahima more popular?

Rahima is more popular, ranked #7894 compared to Mathilde at #8071 in the United States.

What do Mathilde and Rahima mean?

Mathilde means "mighty in battle" (Old High German origin). Rahima means "merciful, compassionate" (Arabic origin).

Are Mathilde and Rahima boy or girl names?

Mathilde is primarily a girl name. Rahima is primarily a girl name.

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