Rahima vs Salena

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Rahima Rank #7,894
Salena Rank #8,086

Rahima is more popular, ranked #7894 vs #8086 for Salena.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Rahima ___

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

Salena ___

  • Salena Marie
  • Salena Rose
  • Salena Ann
  • Salena Nicole
  • Salena Joy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rahima or Salena more popular?

Rahima is more popular, ranked #7894 compared to Salena at #8086 in the United States.

What do Rahima and Salena mean?

Rahima means "merciful, compassionate" (Arabic origin). Salena means "moon, moon goddess" (Greek origin).

Are Rahima and Salena boy or girl names?

Rahima is primarily a girl name. Salena is primarily a girl name.

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