UK boy's name
Abdurraheem
A masculine Arabic name derived from "abd" meaning servant and "ar-Raheem" meaning the Most Merciful.
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.
Abdurraheem is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Abdurraheem popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5119, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2012, with 12 births.
This profile covers 93 England and Wales registrations across 16 recorded years from 2004 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 25% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 92 living people in the UK are called Abdurraheem. 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
- • Abdurraheem ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2012, when 12 boys were registered as Abdurraheem.
- • About 92 living people in the UK are estimated to have Abdurraheem as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5119
2024
Births in 2024
3
Latest year
Peak year
2012
12 births
Estimated living
92
2026
Meaning
What does Abdurraheem mean?
The name Abdurraheem has its origins in the Arabic language and Islamic culture, tracing back to the 7th century CE. It is a combination of two words, "Abd" meaning "servant" and "Ar-Raheem" being one of the names or attributes of God, meaning "The Most Merciful."
The name Abdurraheem first appeared in written records within the Quran, the central religious text of Islam. It was used to refer to individuals who were devoted servants of the Most Merciful God. As Islam spread across the Middle East, North Africa, and beyond, the name gained popularity among followers of the faith.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Abdurraheem can be found in the writings of Islamic scholars from the 8th and 9th centuries CE. Among these scholars was Abdurraheem ibn Abi Al-Hasan Al-Razi, a renowned mathematician and astronomer who lived in present-day Iran between 854 and 935 CE.
Throughout history, the name Abdurraheem has been borne by numerous influential figures, spanning various fields. One such figure was Abdurraheem Khan-e-Khanan, a prominent military commander and poet in the Mughal Empire during the 16th century. He served under the reign of Emperor Akbar and was renowned for his military strategies and literary works.
Another notable individual with the name Abdurraheem was Abdurraheem Kidwai, an Indian statesman and diplomat who lived from 1894 to 1963. He played a significant role in India's independence movement and later served as the first Secretary-General of the Muslim World League.
In the realm of literature, Abdurraheem Munif, a Saudi Arabian novelist and writer, left a lasting impact with his works that explored social and political themes in the Arab world. He was born in 1933 and passed away in 2004, leaving behind a rich literary legacy.
Abdurraheem Green, an American convert to Islam and scholar, has been influential in promoting Islamic teachings and bridging cultural understanding. Born in 1962, he has authored several books and continues to be a prominent figure in the Muslim community.
The name Abdurraheem has also been carried by individuals from various ethnic and cultural backgrounds, reflecting the global reach of Islam and the universality of the name's meaning, "servant of the Most Merciful."
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Abdurraheem over time
The chart below shows babies named Abdurraheem registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2004 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 Abdurraheem, the clearest high point is 2012. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 12 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Abdurraheem by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Abdurraheem 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 | #4704 | 10 | 3 |
| 2010s | #2942 | 72 | 10 |
| 2000s | #3813 | 11 | 3 |
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- Aaron 36,366
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- Andrew 20,169
- Arlo 19,061
- Aidan 16,776
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FAQ
Abdurraheem: questions and answers
How popular is the name Abdurraheem in the UK right now?
In 2024, Abdurraheem was ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Abdurraheem most popular?
The peak year on record was 2012, with 12 babies registered as Abdurraheem in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Abdurraheem?
A masculine Arabic name derived from "abd" meaning servant and "ar-Raheem" meaning the Most Merciful.
How many people are called Abdurraheem in the UK?
A total of 93 babies have been registered as Abdurraheem across the 16 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.