Naima vs Rahma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Naima

Girl #2,199 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"tranquil; peaceful; serene"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim North African Swahili African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,199
Total SSA Count
86
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nai, Nima

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Rahma

Girl #2,262 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"divine loving-kindness"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim East African Turkish Somali

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,262
Total SSA Count
83
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rah, Ray, Raie

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Popularity Comparison

Naima Rank #2,199
Rahma Rank #2,262

Naima is more popular, ranked #2199 vs #2262 for Rahma.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Naima ___

  • Naima Aisha
  • Naima Yasmin
  • Naima Fatima
  • Naima Leila
  • Naima Soraya
  • Naima Karima

Rahma ___

  • Rahma Nour
  • Rahma Amira
  • Rahma Zara
  • Rahma Fatima
  • Rahma Yasmin
  • Rahma Hana

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Naima

Layla Yasmina Khalil Omar Amira

If you choose Rahma

Nour Hana Iman Layla Kareem

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Naima or Rahma more popular?

Naima is more popular, ranked #2199 compared to Rahma at #2262 in the United States.

What do Naima and Rahma mean?

Naima means "tranquil; peaceful; serene" (Arabic origin). Rahma means "divine loving-kindness" (Arabic origin).

Are Naima and Rahma boy or girl names?

Naima is primarily a girl name. Rahma is primarily a girl name.

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