UK boy's name
Abdourahman
Servant of the Most Merciful.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2012. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Abdourahman is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Abdourahman popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2012 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3987, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2012, with 4 births.
This profile covers 10 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2001 to 2012. 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.
Abdourahman is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 10 living people in the UK are called Abdourahman. 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 2013 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Abdourahman ranked #3987 for boys in England and Wales in 2012, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2012, when 4 boys were registered as Abdourahman.
- • About 10 living people in the UK are estimated to have Abdourahman as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3987
2012
Births in 2012
4
Latest year
Peak year
2012
4 births
Estimated living
10
2026
Meaning
What does Abdourahman mean?
The name Abdourahman has its origins in the Arabic language and culture, tracing back to the early days of Islam in the 7th century. It is a combination of two Arabic words, "Abd" meaning "servant" and "Rahman" meaning "the Compassionate," which is one of the names of God in Islam.
The name Abdourahman is believed to have originated in the Arabian Peninsula, where Islam was founded and spread. It was likely given to male children as a sign of devotion and submission to Allah, the Compassionate and Merciful. The name's popularity spread along with the expansion of Islam across the Middle East, North Africa, and other regions.
Historically, the name Abdourahman has been referenced in various Arabic texts and Islamic literature, including the Qur'an and Hadith (the recorded sayings and traditions of Prophet Muhammad). It is mentioned as a common name among early Muslim communities and has been carried by numerous individuals throughout Islamic history.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Abdourahman can be found in the 7th century, during the time of the Rashidun Caliphate, the first four caliphs who succeeded Prophet Muhammad. Abdourahman ibn Awf (c. 583-652 CE) was a prominent companion of the Prophet and one of the ten promised paradise by Muhammad.
Throughout history, the name Abdourahman has been borne by various notable figures, including:
1. Abdourahman Al-Ghafiqi (c. 1165-1240 CE), a renowned Islamic scholar and poet from Andalusia (modern-day Spain). 2. Abdourahman Khan (c. 1633-1694 CE), the founder and first Khan of the Kazakh Khanate, a powerful Turkic state in Central Asia. 3. Abdourahman Pasha (c. 1777-1859 CE), an Ottoman statesman and military leader who served as the Grand Vizier of the Ottoman Empire. 4. Abdourahman ibn Faysal Al Saud (1850-1928 CE), the last ruler of the Second Saudi State in Arabia. 5. Abdourahman Munif (1933-2004 CE), a prominent Saudi novelist and writer known for his works exploring the socio-political issues of the Arab world.
While these are just a few examples, the name Abdourahman has been carried by countless individuals throughout Islamic history, spanning various cultures, regions, and professions, reflecting its deep-rooted cultural and religious significance.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Abdourahman over time
The chart below shows babies named Abdourahman registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2001 to 2012. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Abdourahman, the clearest high point is 2012. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2012, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Abdourahman by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Abdourahman 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4317 | 7 | 2 |
| 2000s | #3134 | 3 | 1 |
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Names similar to Abdourahman
- Alfie 86,546
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- 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
Abdourahman: questions and answers
How popular is the name Abdourahman in the UK right now?
In 2012, Abdourahman was ranked #3987 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Abdourahman most popular?
The peak year on record was 2012, with 4 babies registered as Abdourahman in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Abdourahman?
Servant of the Most Merciful.
How many people are called Abdourahman in the UK?
A total of 10 babies have been registered as Abdourahman across the 3 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.