UK boy's name
Abdurrehman
Servant or worshipper of the Merciful (God), a masculine Arabic name.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2013. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Abdurrehman is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Abdurrehman popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2013 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3822, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2005, with 4 births.
This profile covers 11 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2005 to 2013. 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 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 11 living people in the UK are called Abdurrehman. 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 2014 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Abdurrehman ranked #3822 for boys in England and Wales in 2013, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2005, when 4 boys were registered as Abdurrehman.
- • About 11 living people in the UK are estimated to have Abdurrehman as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3822
2013
Births in 2013
4
Latest year
Peak year
2005
4 births
Estimated living
11
2026
Meaning
What does Abdurrehman mean?
The name Abdurrehman finds its origins in the Arabic language and culture. It is a combination of two words, "Abd" meaning servant or slave, and "Ur-Rahman" which translates to "the Most Gracious" or "the Most Merciful," referring to one of the attributes of God in Islamic tradition.
Historically, the name Abdurrehman has been prevalent in regions with significant Muslim populations, particularly in the Middle East, North Africa, and parts of Asia. It was commonly used during the early Islamic era, as naming children with names containing religious connotations or references to God was a widespread practice.
The name Abdurrehman appears in various historical Islamic texts and records, including the Quran, Hadith (sayings of the Prophet Muhammad), and early Islamic literature. One notable mention is in the Quran, where the phrase "Ar-Rahman" is used to describe God as the Most Merciful and Beneficent.
Among the earliest recorded individuals bearing the name Abdurrehman was Abdurrehman ibn Awf, a prominent companion of the Prophet Muhammad and one of the early Muslims. He lived in the 7th century CE and played a significant role in the early Islamic community.
Throughout history, several notable figures have carried the name Abdurrehman:
1. Abdurrehman I (788-822 CE), the first independent Umayyad ruler of Cordoba, who established the Caliphate of Cordoba in present-day Spain. 2. Abdurrehman al-Sufi (903-986 CE), a renowned Persian astronomer and writer, known for his work "Book of Fixed Stars." 3. Abdurrehman Jami (1414-1492 CE), a famous Persian poet and scholar from the Timurid dynasty. 4. Abdurrehman Pasha (1779-1859), an Ottoman statesman and reformer who played a crucial role in the Tanzimat reforms of the Ottoman Empire. 5. Abdurrehman Khan (1844-1901), the Emir of Afghanistan from 1880 to 1901, who played a significant role in consolidating Afghan territories and maintaining the country's independence.
These are just a few examples of notable historical figures who bore the name Abdurrehman, showcasing its widespread use and significance across various regions and time periods.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Abdurrehman over time
The chart below shows babies named Abdurrehman registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2005 to 2013. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Abdurrehman, the clearest high point is 2005. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2013, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Abdurrehman by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Abdurrehman 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 | #3822 | 4 | 1 |
| 2000s | #3868 | 7 | 2 |
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FAQ
Abdurrehman: questions and answers
How popular is the name Abdurrehman in the UK right now?
In 2013, Abdurrehman was ranked #3822 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Abdurrehman most popular?
The peak year on record was 2005, with 4 babies registered as Abdurrehman in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Abdurrehman?
Servant or worshipper of the Merciful (God), a masculine Arabic name.
How many people are called Abdurrehman in the UK?
A total of 11 babies have been registered as Abdurrehman 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.