Rahma
Every Rahma since 1990 — 1,532 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Rahma
Rahma is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,253 in 2025 with 82 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1990, 1,532 American babies have been named Rahma. Its peak came in 2016, when 97 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Rahma stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Rahma year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 82 | #2,253 |
| 2024 | 83 | #2,261 |
| 2023 | 83 | #2,254 |
| 2022 | 71 | #2,523 |
| 2021 | 75 | #2,411 |
| 2020 | 69 | #2,521 |
| 2019 | 69 | #2,558 |
| 2018 | 75 | #2,414 |
| 2017 | 75 | #2,421 |
| 2016 | 97 | #2,049 |
| 2015 | 75 | #2,452 |
| 2014 | 54 | #3,103 |
| 2013 | 62 | #2,801 |
| 2012 | 45 | #3,570 |
| 2011 | 60 | #2,898 |
| 2010 | 57 | #3,004 |
| 2009 | 41 | #3,852 |
| 2008 | 27 | #5,402 |
| 2007 | 32 | #4,644 |
| 2006 | 39 | #3,907 |
| 2005 | 39 | #3,789 |
| 2004 | 30 | #4,584 |
| 2003 | 24 | #5,203 |
| 2002 | 26 | #4,728 |
| 2001 | 20 | #5,757 |
| 2000 | 27 | #4,501 |
| 1995 | 8 | #10,270 |
| 1990 | 6 | #12,502 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Rahma in 2025?
Rahma ranked #2,253 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 82 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Rahma?
1,532 babies have been named Rahma in the United States since 1990, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Rahma most popular?
Rahma peaked in 2016, when 97 newborns received the name.
Is Rahma a boy or girl name?
Rahma is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Rahma rising or falling?
Rahma is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.