UK boy's name
Abdrahman
Servant of the Merciful (God), an Arabic name of Islamic origin.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2016. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Abdrahman is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Abdrahman popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2016 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4810, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2016, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2016 to 2016. 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.
Abdrahman is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Abdrahman. 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 2017 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Abdrahman ranked #4810 for boys in England and Wales in 2016, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2016, when 3 boys were registered as Abdrahman.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Abdrahman as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4810
2016
Births in 2016
3
Latest year
Peak year
2016
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Abdrahman mean?
The name Abdrahman has its origins in the Arabic language and culture. It is derived from the combination of the Arabic words "Abd" meaning "servant" and "Rahman" meaning "the Most Merciful," which is one of the names of God in Islam. The name can be traced back to the 7th century CE, during the rise of Islam in the Arabian Peninsula.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Abdrahman can be found in historical accounts from the early Islamic era. It was the name of a prominent companion of the Prophet Muhammad, known as Abdrahman ibn Awf. He was one of the early converts to Islam and played a significant role in the establishment of the Islamic community in Medina.
Throughout history, the name Abdrahman has been borne by various notable figures. One such person was Abdrahman I, the first Umayyad ruler of the Emirate of Cordoba in present-day Spain, who lived from 789 to 852 CE. He established the Umayyad dynasty in the Iberian Peninsula and played a crucial role in the spread of Islamic culture and architecture in the region.
Another historical figure with the name Abdrahman was Abdrahman al-Jabarti, an Egyptian scholar and historian who lived from 1753 to 1825 CE. He is best known for his chronicles of the French invasion of Egypt, which provide valuable insights into the social and political conditions of the time.
In the realm of literature, one notable bearer of the name Abdrahman was Abdrahman Munif, a Saudi novelist and writer who lived from 1933 to 2004 CE. He is regarded as one of the most influential Arab writers of the 20th century, known for his critical portrayal of the impact of oil wealth on Arab societies.
Lastly, Abdrahman Badawi was an Egyptian philosopher and professor who lived from 1917 to 2002 CE. He played a significant role in introducing and promoting the works of Western philosophers, such as Nietzsche and Heidegger, to the Arab world, contributing to the development of contemporary Arabic thought.
These are just a few examples of the many notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Abdrahman, reflecting its deep roots and cultural significance within the Arabic-speaking world.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Abdrahman by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Abdrahman 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 | #4810 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Abdrahman: questions and answers
How popular is the name Abdrahman in the UK right now?
In 2016, Abdrahman was ranked #4810 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Abdrahman most popular?
The peak year on record was 2016, with 3 babies registered as Abdrahman in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Abdrahman?
Servant of the Merciful (God), an Arabic name of Islamic origin.
How many people are called Abdrahman in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Abdrahman across the 1 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.