Niya vs Rahma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Niya

Girl #2,415 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"purpose, intention"

Origin: Arabic/Swahili

Cultural Roots

African-American Arabic Swahili

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,415
Total SSA Count
75
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ni

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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

Niya Rank #2,415
Rahma Rank #2,262

Rahma is more popular, ranked #2262 vs #2415 for Niya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Niya ___

  • Niya Grace
  • Niya Rose
  • Niya Lynn
  • Niya Jade
  • Niya Renee
  • Niya Mae

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 Niya

Zara Amara Kai Mya Aaliyah

If you choose Rahma

Nour Hana Iman Layla Kareem

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Niya or Rahma more popular?

Rahma is more popular, ranked #2262 compared to Niya at #2415 in the United States.

What do Niya and Rahma mean?

Niya means "purpose, intention" (Arabic/Swahili origin). Rahma means "divine loving-kindness" (Arabic origin).

Are Niya and Rahma boy or girl names?

Niya is primarily a girl name. Rahma is primarily a girl name.

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