Girl
Rahma
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About Rahma
Consider a name that embodies grace and carries profound depth. This choice speaks to parents seeking something beyond trendy syllables—a name with substance and global resonance. Imagine your daughter introducing herself with confidence, her name a conversation starter that reflects cultural richness. The soft 'ah' sounds create a gentle, approachable quality, while the strong 'R' beginning provides assertiveness. This name travels well internationally, pronounceable across languages yet maintaining its distinctive character. It's a name that commands respect without demanding attention, perfect for a child who will grow into her own remarkable identity.
Popularity of the Name Rahma
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United Kingdom | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | #871 | ||
| 2005 | #935 | #971 | |
| 2006 | #762 | #615 | |
| 2007 | #891 | ||
| 2008 | #937 | ||
| 2010 | #755 | #736 | |
| 2011 | #808 | ||
| 2012 | #921 | #949 | |
| 2013 | #770 | ||
| 2014 | #842 | #988 | |
| 2015 | #806 | ||
| 2016 | #991 | #824 | |
| 2017 | #752 | ||
| 2018 | #772 | ||
| 2019 | #618 | ||
| 2020 | #723 | #985 | |
| 2021 | #873 | ||
| 2022 | #867 | ||
| 2023 | #639 | #946 | |
| 2024 | #598 | ||
| 2025 | #494 |
Top names by country: United Kingdom · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Rahma
Names Similar to Rahma
Nicknames for Rahma
- Rah
- Rami
- Ahma
- Rara
- Ami
Famous People Named Rahma
| Rahma Hassan | Egyptian actress |
| Rahma Ali | Pakistani singer and actress |
| Rahma Bouhalleb | Tunisian activist and politician |
| Rahma Mohamed | Somali-Canadian journalist |
| Rahma Kamil | Sudanese basketball player |
| Rahma El-Dennaoui | Australian child missing since 2005 |
| Rahma Warsame | Somali-Canadian model and activist |
| Rahma Salie | One of the victims of 9/11 attacks |
| Rahma Tusa | Ethiopian long-distance runner |
| Rahma Hugaira | Yemeni painter and sculptor |
| Rahma Mwinyi | Tanzanian First Lady |
| Rahma Azhari | Indonesian actress and model |
| Rahma Hummadi | Libyan journalist and activist |
| Rahma Yahya Ibrahim | Nigerian artist |
| Rahma Abdelkader | American journalist and commentator |
| Rahma Haruna | Nigerian girl with a rare condition |
| Rahma Khazam | Iraqi-born Australian journalist |
| Rahma Ibraheem | Sudanese-born American journalist |
| Rahma Muhamed | Somali-Canadian author and poet |
| Rahma Kavugho | Congolese Ebola survivor and activist |
Characters Named Rahma
| Rahma Hayutin | Character in the novel "The Reluctant Fundamentalist" by Mohsin Hamid |
| Rahma Moudi | Character in the movie "Theeb" |
| Rahma Anar | Character in the TV series "Sandokan" |
| Rahma el Amin | Character in the comic series "Storm" |
| Rahma Mandalay | Character in the novel "The Garden of Evening Mists" by Tan Twan Eng |
| Rahma Ali | Character in the book "Astra" by Naomi Foyle |
| Rahma Abdi | Character in the TV series "Little Mosque on the Prairie" |
| Rahma Hashi | Character in the TV series "Hollyoaks" |
| Rahma Hassan | Character in the movie "The String" |
| Rahma Singh | Character in the novel "Aarushi" by Avirook Sen |
| Rahma Kadam | Character in the TV series "Ishq Mein Marjawan" |