Will my child share the name Rahim with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 40 UK babies named Rahim per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Rahim in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Rahim becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Rahim is rising: up 381 places since 2020, to #811 in 2025. Its best recorded position was #553 in 1999.

Is Rahim a good choice for a distinctive name?

Rahim 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.

Who are some famous people named Rahim?

Notable people named Rahim include: Mushfiqur Rahim, Rahim Alhassane and Rahim Sopori.

Is Rahim a popular baby name in the United States?

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

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Rahim is a distinctive choice, ranked #811 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Rahim in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

#811

About the Name Rahim

Rahim has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 403 places in five years. It was most popular in 1999 at #553 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

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

⭐ Famous People Named Rahim

Mushfiqur Rahim — Mushfiqur Rahim is an international cricketer, former captain, of Bangladesh national cricket team, currently playing in only test format.
Rahim Alhassane — Abdel Rahim Alhassane Bonkano, known as just Abdel Rahim, is a professional footballer who plays as a left-back for La Liga club Real Oviedo.
Rahim Bux Soomro — Rahim Bux Soomro was a politician in Sindh, Pakistan.

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