Rahim vs Yahia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Yahia

Boy #3,131 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious, he will live"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic North African Middle Eastern

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,131
Total SSA Count
39
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Yah, Yahya

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Popularity Comparison

Rahim Rank #2,953
Yahia Rank #3,131

Rahim is more popular, ranked #2953 vs #3131 for Yahia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Rahim ___

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

Yahia ___

  • Yahia Ali
  • Yahia Hassan
  • Yahia Omar
  • Yahia Nour
  • Yahia Tariq
  • Yahia Samir

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Rahim

Kareem Halim Amira Fatima Zainab

If you choose Yahia

Omar Hassan Fatima Leila Ibrahim

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rahim or Yahia more popular?

Rahim is more popular, ranked #2953 compared to Yahia at #3131 in the United States.

What do Rahim and Yahia mean?

Rahim means "merciful, compassionate" (Arabic origin). Yahia means "God is gracious, he will live" (Arabic origin).

Are Rahim and Yahia boy or girl names?

Rahim is primarily a boy name. Yahia is primarily a boy name.

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