Rahmah vs Soha

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Soha

Girl #6,423 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dim star, barely visible star (Alcor)"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Persian Muslim South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,423
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Soh

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Rahmah Rank #6,537
Soha Rank #6,423

Soha is more popular, ranked #6423 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

Soha ___

  • Soha Nour
  • Soha Farah
  • Soha Layla
  • Soha Yasmin
  • Soha Lina
  • Soha Jana

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Rahmah

Fatima Aisha Maryam Ibrahim Omar

If you choose Soha

Nour Layla Yasmin Tariq Ziyad

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rahmah or Soha more popular?

Soha is more popular, ranked #6423 compared to Rahmah at #6537 in the United States.

What do Rahmah and Soha mean?

Rahmah means "mercy, compassion" (Arabic origin). Soha means "dim star, barely visible star (Alcor)" (Arabic origin).

Are Rahmah and Soha boy or girl names?

Rahmah is primarily a girl name. Soha is primarily a girl name.

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