Will my child share the name Abdur-Rahman with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 19 UK babies named Abdur-Rahman per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Abdur-Rahman in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Abdur-Rahman becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Abdur-Rahman is declining: down 295 places since 2020, to #1,406 in 2025. It peaked at #902 in 2007.

Is Abdur-Rahman a good choice for a distinctive name?

Abdur-Rahman is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Abdur-Rahman a popular baby name in the United States?

Abdur-Rahman does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Abdur-Rahman is a distinctive choice, ranked #1406 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Abdur-Rahman in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Abdur-Rahman

Abdur-Rahman is steadily gaining in popularity, up 35 places over the past five years. Its best recorded rank was #902 in 2007, and it currently sits at #1076. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Abdur-Rahman is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Abdur-Rahman in their class.