UK boy's name
Rahmaan
A masculine Arabic name meaning "The Most Compassionate".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2011. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Rahmaan is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Rahmaan popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2011 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4647, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2007, with 3 births.
This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2007 to 2011. 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 6 living people in the UK are called Rahmaan. 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 2012 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Rahmaan ranked #4647 for boys in England and Wales in 2011, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2007, when 3 boys were registered as Rahmaan.
- • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Rahmaan as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4647
2011
Births in 2011
3
Latest year
Peak year
2007
3 births
Estimated living
6
2026
Meaning
What does Rahmaan mean?
The name Rahmaan is derived from the Arabic word "rahman", which means "merciful" or "compassionate". It is a name with deep religious and cultural roots in the Islamic tradition, originating in the Middle East during the 7th century AD.
The name Rahmaan is closely associated with the concept of divine mercy and compassion in Islam. It is one of the attributes of God mentioned in the Quran, the holy book of Islam. The word "rahman" appears numerous times in the Quran, often in reference to God's boundless mercy and benevolence towards all of creation.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Rahmaan can be found in the Quran itself, where it is used as one of the names or attributes of God. For instance, in the opening chapter of the Quran, known as Al-Fatihah, it states: "In the name of Allah, the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful" (Quran 1:1).
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Rahmaan, including poets, scholars, and religious leaders. One of the most famous was Rahmaan al-Banna (1756-1834), an Egyptian poet and scholar who wrote extensively on Islamic jurisprudence and literature. Another notable figure was Rahmaan Al-Jaziri (1876-1941), a renowned Islamic scholar and jurist from Syria.
In South Asia, the name Rahmaan has been popular among Muslims for centuries. One of the earliest recorded examples is Abdul Rahmaan Chishti (1165-1240), a revered Sufi saint and the founder of the Chishtiya order of Sufism in the Indian subcontinent. Another notable figure was Rahmaan Baba (1653-1711), a Pashtun Sufi poet and scholar from modern-day Pakistan, whose writings and teachings greatly influenced the region's literature and culture.
In more recent times, the name Rahmaan has been associated with several influential figures, such as Rahmaan Khan (1905-1980), a pioneering Indian musician and composer who made significant contributions to the classical music tradition of Hindustani music. Another notable figure was Rahmaan Rahi (1923-2021), a renowned Pakistani writer and poet who is considered one of the most influential figures in modern Urdu literature.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Rahmaan over time
The chart below shows babies named Rahmaan registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2007 to 2011. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Rahmaan, the clearest high point is 2007. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2011, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Rahmaan by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Rahmaan 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 | #4647 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #4333 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Rahmaan: questions and answers
How popular is the name Rahmaan in the UK right now?
In 2011, Rahmaan was ranked #4647 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Rahmaan most popular?
The peak year on record was 2007, with 3 babies registered as Rahmaan in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Rahmaan?
A masculine Arabic name meaning "The Most Compassionate".
How many people are called Rahmaan in the UK?
A total of 6 babies have been registered as Rahmaan across the 2 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.