Rahmah vs Zalilah

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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Popularity Comparison

Rahmah Rank #6,537
Zalilah Rank #6,698

Rahmah is more popular, ranked #6537 vs #6698 for Zalilah.

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

Zalilah ___

  • Zalilah Nur
  • Zalilah Aisha
  • Zalilah Fatima
  • Zalilah Amira
  • Zalilah Sana
  • Zalilah Rania

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Rahmah

Fatima Aisha Maryam Ibrahim Omar

If you choose Zalilah

Yasmin Karima Tariq Zain Amira

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rahmah or Zalilah more popular?

Rahmah is more popular, ranked #6537 compared to Zalilah at #6698 in the United States.

What do Rahmah and Zalilah mean?

Rahmah means "mercy, compassion" (Arabic origin). Zalilah means "distinguished, majestic" (Arabic origin).

Are Rahmah and Zalilah boy or girl names?

Rahmah is primarily a girl name. Zalilah is primarily a girl name.

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