The nameRahma
Rahma is a girl's name of Arabic origin meaning "mercy". It has been rising in France since the 2010s.
- Girl's name
- Arabic
Meaning
Rahma comes from the Arabic rahma, "mercy, compassion".
Origin
Arabic. It shares the root of ar-Rahman, "the Most Merciful".
History
Rahma has been given in France since the 1950s and grew in the 2010s.
Popularity of the name Rahma
Rahma in France
Rahma was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 920 births over the decade, 31% of all recorded babies named Rahma. Its rise began around 1958, and it peaked in 2018. Half of all babies named Rahma in France were born before 2009, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 85 births a year.
Rahma in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rahma mean?
Rahma comes from the Arabic rahma, "mercy, compassion".
What is the origin of the name Rahma?
Arabic. It shares the root of ar-Rahman, "the Most Merciful".
Is Rahma a girl's or a boy's name?
Rahma is a girl's name.