UK boy's name
Abdelrahman
Servant of the Most Merciful, an Arabic name of Islamic origin.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Abdelrahman is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Abdelrahman popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4270, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2014, with 8 births.
This profile covers 86 England and Wales registrations across 17 recorded years from 1999 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 50% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 85 living people in the UK are called Abdelrahman. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Abdelrahman ranked #4270 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2014, when 8 boys were registered as Abdelrahman.
- • About 85 living people in the UK are estimated to have Abdelrahman as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4270
2024
Births in 2024
4
Latest year
Peak year
2014
8 births
Estimated living
85
2026
Meaning
What does Abdelrahman mean?
Abdelrahman is an Arabic name that originated in the Middle East and North Africa. Its roots can be traced back to the 7th century CE, during the rise of Islam in the Arabian Peninsula. The name is derived from two Arabic words, "Abd" meaning "servant" and "Rahman" meaning "the Most Merciful," referring to one of the names of God in Islam.
The name Abdelrahman holds significant historical and religious importance in Islamic culture. It is mentioned in various Islamic texts and traditions, often associated with pious and influential figures. One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in the Quran, the holy book of Islam, where it is mentioned in the context of praising God's mercy and compassion.
Throughout history, several prominent individuals have borne the name Abdelrahman. One notable example is Abdelrahman bin Muljam (618-661 CE), a controversial figure who was involved in the assassination of Caliph Ali ibn Abi Talib, the fourth Caliph of Islam. Another historical figure with this name is Abdelrahman I (731-788 CE), the founder of the Umayyad Caliphate in Cordoba, Spain, and the first Muslim ruler of the Iberian Peninsula.
In the realm of science and philosophy, Abdelrahman al-Sufi (903-986 CE) was a renowned Persian astronomer and writer who made significant contributions to the field of astronomy and authored the renowned book "Book of Fixed Stars." Abdelrahman al-Jabarti (1753-1825 CE) was an Egyptian scholar, historian, and chronicler who documented the French expedition to Egypt in the late 18th century.
One of the most famous bearers of the name in modern times was Abdelrahman Badawi (1917-2002), an Egyptian philosopher and poet who played a pivotal role in promoting Arabic literature and culture. He received numerous awards and honors, including the prestigious State Prize for Literature in 1985.
Throughout its long history, the name Abdelrahman has been cherished and revered by many cultures and societies, particularly in the Muslim world. Its deep-rooted connection to Islamic tradition and its association with notable figures have contributed to its enduring popularity and significance across generations.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Abdelrahman over time
The chart below shows babies named Abdelrahman registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1999 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Abdelrahman, the clearest high point is 2014. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2024, compared with 8 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Abdelrahman by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Abdelrahman was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #3644 | 19 | 4 |
| 2010s | #3166 | 40 | 7 |
| 2000s | #2833 | 24 | 5 |
| 1990s | #2943 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Abdelrahman
- Alfie 86,546
- Alexander 85,525
- Adam 71,855
- Archie 59,965
- Arthur 43,586
- Aaron 36,366
- Alex 32,729
- Andrew 20,169
- Arlo 19,061
- Aidan 16,776
- Albie 16,017
- Albert 15,809
FAQ
Abdelrahman: questions and answers
How popular is the name Abdelrahman in the UK right now?
In 2024, Abdelrahman was ranked #4270 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Abdelrahman most popular?
The peak year on record was 2014, with 8 babies registered as Abdelrahman in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Abdelrahman?
Servant of the Most Merciful, an Arabic name of Islamic origin.
How many people are called Abdelrahman in the UK?
A total of 86 babies have been registered as Abdelrahman across the 17 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.