UK boy's name
Abdurahim
A masculine Arabic name meaning "servant of the All-Merciful".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2008. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Abdurahim is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Abdurahim popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2008 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4432, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2008, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2008 to 2008. 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.
Abdurahim is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Abdurahim. 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 2009 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Abdurahim ranked #4432 for boys in England and Wales in 2008, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2008, when 3 boys were registered as Abdurahim.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Abdurahim as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4432
2008
Births in 2008
3
Latest year
Peak year
2008
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Abdurahim mean?
The name Abdurahim has its origins in the Arabic language and culture. It is a compound name derived from the Arabic words 'Abd' meaning 'servant' and 'Rahim' meaning 'merciful', together forming 'servant of the Merciful'. The name is closely tied to Islamic traditions and beliefs, as it invokes the attribute of mercy associated with God in Islamic faith.
Abdurahim is a name that has been used throughout the Islamic world for centuries. It can be found in various historical records and texts, particularly those related to the Middle East and Central Asia regions. Some of the earliest known references to the name date back to the medieval period, when it was commonly used among Muslim communities.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Abdurahim was Abdurahim ibn Ahmad al-Qadi, a renowned 11th-century Arabic scholar and poet from Baghdad. He was known for his contributions to the fields of literature and Islamic jurisprudence. Another notable figure was Abdurahim Khan, a 16th-century ruler of the Khanate of Bukhara in modern-day Uzbekistan.
In the 19th century, Abdurahim Bukhari was a prominent Islamic scholar and Sufi from Central Asia. He was widely respected for his knowledge of Islamic teachings and his efforts in promoting spiritual education. Around the same time, Abdurahim Efendi was a renowned Ottoman calligrapher and poet, known for his exceptional skills in Arabic calligraphy and his contributions to Ottoman literature.
Moving into the 20th century, Abdurahim Rahimov was a Soviet Uzbek writer and playwright, celebrated for his works that explored themes of social justice and Uzbek culture. His plays and novels were widely acclaimed and influential in the literary circles of the Soviet Union.
Throughout history, the name Abdurahim has been borne by various individuals across different fields, including scholars, rulers, artists, and writers. While not an exhaustive list, these examples highlight the rich cultural and historical significance of this name within the Islamic world and its diaspora.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Abdurahim by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Abdurahim 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #4432 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Abdurahim: questions and answers
How popular is the name Abdurahim in the UK right now?
In 2008, Abdurahim was ranked #4432 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Abdurahim most popular?
The peak year on record was 2008, with 3 babies registered as Abdurahim in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Abdurahim?
A masculine Arabic name meaning "servant of the All-Merciful".
How many people are called Abdurahim in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Abdurahim 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.