UK boy's name
Rehman
A masculine Arabic given name meaning "The Most Merciful or The Most Beneficent".
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.
Rehman is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Rehman popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3688, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2006, with 13 births.
This profile covers 126 England and Wales registrations across 20 recorded years from 1996 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, 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 38% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 134 living people in the UK are called Rehman. 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
- • Rehman ranked #3688 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2006, when 13 boys were registered as Rehman.
- • Rehman ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #422 in 1998.
- • About 134 living people in the UK are estimated to have Rehman as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3688
2024
Births in 2024
5
Latest year
Peak year
2006
13 births
Estimated living
134
2026
Meaning
What does Rehman mean?
The name Rehman finds its roots in the Arabic language and Islamic culture. It is derived from the Arabic word "Rahman," which means "The Most Merciful" or "The Most Beneficent." This name is one of the attributes of Allah, the one God in Islam, as mentioned in the Quran and Islamic teachings.
The name Rehman holds significant religious and cultural significance in the Muslim world. It is a popular name among Muslims, particularly in South Asia, the Middle East, and parts of Africa. The earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to the 7th century CE, during the time of the Prophet Muhammad and the early spread of Islam.
In Islamic history, the name Rehman has been associated with notable figures and scholars. One of the most prominent individuals with this name was Rehman al-Razi, a renowned Persian polymath, philosopher, and physician who lived from 854 to 925 CE. He made significant contributions to various fields, including medicine, chemistry, and philosophy.
Another historical figure bearing the name Rehman was Rehman Baba, a famous Sufi poet and mystic from the 17th century. He was born in Peshawar, present-day Pakistan, and his poetry and teachings had a profound impact on the Pashtun culture and the spread of Sufism in the region.
In the 19th century, Rehman Khan was a prominent figure in the Indian Rebellion of 1857 against the British East India Company. He was a leader of the rebel forces in the Awadh region and played a crucial role in the uprising.
During the 20th century, Rehman Bashir was a renowned Pakistani painter and artist who lived from 1929 to 1995. He was a pioneer of modern art in Pakistan and his works reflected the rich cultural heritage and traditions of the region.
Another notable figure with the name Rehman was Rehman Malik, a Pakistani politician and former Interior Minister, who served in various government positions from the late 20th century to the early 21st century.
These are just a few examples of the historical figures who have borne the name Rehman. The name continues to be widely used across various cultures and regions, carrying with it the rich heritage and significance associated with its Arabic and Islamic roots.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Rehman over time
The chart below shows babies named Rehman registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 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 Rehman, the clearest high point is 2006. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2024, compared with 13 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Rehman by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Rehman 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 | #3688 | 5 | 1 |
| 2010s | #3602 | 29 | 6 |
| 2000s | #2170 | 76 | 10 |
| 1990s | #1952 | 16 | 3 |
Geography
Where Rehman is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Rehman. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Rehman ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #422 in 1998.
Across the UK
Rehman in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#422 in 1998
3 years of NRS records, 9 total registered
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FAQ
Rehman: questions and answers
How popular is the name Rehman in the UK right now?
In 2024, Rehman was ranked #3688 for boys in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Rehman most popular?
The peak year on record was 2006, with 13 babies registered as Rehman in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Rehman?
A masculine Arabic given name meaning "The Most Merciful or The Most Beneficent".
How many people are called Rehman in the UK?
A total of 126 babies have been registered as Rehman across the 20 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 9 more in Scotland.
Where is Rehman most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Rehman ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #422 in 1998. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
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.