Rahmah vs Safiyya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rahmah

Girl #6,537 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"mercy, compassion"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim East African Malay Indonesian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,537
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Rah, Mah

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Safiyya

Girl #6,658 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"pure, serene, clear"

Origin: Arabic safa

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim African Swahili

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,658
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Safi, Fia

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Popularity Comparison

Rahmah Rank #6,537
Safiyya Rank #6,658

Rahmah is more popular, ranked #6537 vs #6658 for Safiyya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Rahmah ___

  • Rahmah Nour
  • Rahmah Amira
  • Rahmah Fatima
  • Rahmah Hana
  • Rahmah Layla
  • Rahmah Safa

Safiyya ___

  • Safiyya Nour
  • Safiyya Amira
  • Safiyya Layla
  • Safiyya Fatima
  • Safiyya Yasmin
  • Safiyya Hana

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Rahmah

Fatima Aisha Maryam Ibrahim Omar

If you choose Safiyya

Nour Amira Yasmin Ibrahim Khalid

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rahmah or Safiyya more popular?

Rahmah is more popular, ranked #6537 compared to Safiyya at #6658 in the United States.

What do Rahmah and Safiyya mean?

Rahmah means "mercy, compassion" (Arabic origin). Safiyya means "pure, serene, clear" (Arabic safa origin).

Are Rahmah and Safiyya boy or girl names?

Rahmah is primarily a girl name. Safiyya is primarily a girl name.

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