Rahmah vs Semira

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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Semira

Girl #6,505 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"fulfilled desire, exalted"

Origin: Amharic/Ethiopian

Cultural Roots

Ethiopian African Arabic Hebrew Swahili

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,505
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Semi, Mira, Sem

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Popularity Comparison

Rahmah Rank #6,537
Semira Rank #6,505

Semira is more popular, ranked #6505 vs #6537 for Rahmah.

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

Semira ___

  • Semira Grace
  • Semira Rose
  • Semira Marie
  • Semira Faith
  • Semira Lily
  • Semira Amara

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Rahmah

Fatima Aisha Maryam Ibrahim Omar

If you choose Semira

Amara Zara Layla Nadia Fatima

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rahmah or Semira more popular?

Semira is more popular, ranked #6505 compared to Rahmah at #6537 in the United States.

What do Rahmah and Semira mean?

Rahmah means "mercy, compassion" (Arabic origin). Semira means "fulfilled desire, exalted" (Amharic/Ethiopian origin).

Are Rahmah and Semira boy or girl names?

Rahmah is primarily a girl name. Semira is primarily a girl name.

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