UK girl's name
Rahmat
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "mercy" or "compassion".
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.
Rahmat is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Rahmat popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4843, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2023, with 6 births.
This profile covers 22 England and Wales registrations across 6 recorded years from 2005 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 67% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 22 living people in the UK are called Rahmat. 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
- • Rahmat ranked #4843 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2023, when 6 girls were registered as Rahmat.
- • About 22 living people in the UK are estimated to have Rahmat as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4843
2024
Births in 2024
4
Latest year
Peak year
2023
6 births
Estimated living
22
2026
Meaning
What does Rahmat mean?
The name Rahmat is derived from the Arabic word "rahmat," which means "mercy" or "compassion." It has its roots in the Islamic faith and is believed to have originated in the Middle East region during the 7th century AD, when Islam was founded.
The name is mentioned in the Quran, the holy book of Islam, where it is used as one of the attributes of God, emphasizing His mercy and compassion towards His creations. The name gained popularity among Muslims as a way to express their gratitude and reverence towards the divine qualities of mercy and forgiveness.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Rahmat can be found in historical Islamic texts, such as the works of renowned scholars and philosophers like Al-Ghazali (1058-1111 AD) and Ibn Arabi (1165-1240 AD), who discussed the concept of divine mercy and its significance in Islamic teachings.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Rahmat. One such person was Rahmat Khan (1693-1772), a prominent Pashtun leader and military commander who played a crucial role in the Afghan resistance against the Persian Empire during the 18th century.
Another historical figure with the name Rahmat was Rahmat Ali (1897-1951), a Pakistani political theorist and activist who is credited with coining the term "Pakistan" in his 1933 pamphlet "Now or Never." He advocated for the creation of an independent Muslim state in the subcontinent.
In the field of literature, Rahmat Ali Makhdoom (1904-1973) was a renowned Sindhi poet and writer from Pakistan. His works explored themes of social justice, mysticism, and the beauty of the Sindhi language.
Rahmat Efendi (1567-1624), also known as Rāhmatullāh Efendi, was an Ottoman calligrapher and poet who made significant contributions to the art of calligraphy during the reign of Sultan Murad III and Sultan Mehmed III.
Another notable figure was Rahmat Tairi (1908-1971), an Afghan writer and poet who is considered one of the pioneers of modern Afghan literature. His works often reflected the struggles and aspirations of the Afghan people during the 20th century.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Rahmat over time
The chart below shows babies named Rahmat registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2005 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 Rahmat, the clearest high point is 2023. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2024, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Rahmat by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Rahmat 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 | #4674 | 13 | 3 |
| 2010s | #5736 | 6 | 2 |
| 2000s | #4798 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Rahmat
- Ruby 60,551
- Rebecca 45,764
- Rosie 35,558
- Rachel 19,034
- Rose 18,043
- Robyn 14,556
- Rosa 6,236
- Rhiannon 6,180
- Rachael 4,702
- Rebekah 4,395
- Rhianna 4,177
- Ruth 4,118
FAQ
Rahmat: questions and answers
How popular is the name Rahmat in the UK right now?
In 2024, Rahmat was ranked #4843 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Rahmat most popular?
The peak year on record was 2023, with 6 babies registered as Rahmat in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Rahmat?
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "mercy" or "compassion".
How many people are called Rahmat in the UK?
A total of 22 babies have been registered as Rahmat across the 6 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.