Nabil vs Rahim

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nabil

Boy #2,774 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"noble, honorable"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim North African Middle Eastern South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,774
Total SSA Count
47
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nab, Bil

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Rahim

Boy #2,953 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"merciful, compassionate"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Islamic South Asian African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,953
Total SSA Count
42
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Rah, Rami

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Nabil Rank #2,774
Rahim Rank #2,953

Nabil is more popular, ranked #2774 vs #2953 for Rahim.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Nabil ___

  • Nabil Ahmad
  • Nabil Hassan
  • Nabil Khalid
  • Nabil Yusuf
  • Nabil Omar
  • Nabil Samir

Rahim ___

  • Rahim Ali
  • Rahim Mohammed
  • Rahim Hassan
  • Rahim Ibrahim
  • Rahim Kareem
  • Rahim Tariq

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Nabil

Farid Karim Leila Nadia Yasmine

If you choose Rahim

Kareem Halim Amira Fatima Zainab

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nabil or Rahim more popular?

Nabil is more popular, ranked #2774 compared to Rahim at #2953 in the United States.

What do Nabil and Rahim mean?

Nabil means "noble, honorable" (Arabic origin). Rahim means "merciful, compassionate" (Arabic origin).

Are Nabil and Rahim boy or girl names?

Nabil is primarily a boy name. Rahim is primarily a boy name.

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