Will my child share the name Rahman with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 7 UK babies named Rahman per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Rahman in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Rahman becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Rahman is declining: down 548 places since 2020, to #2,952 in 2025. It peaked at #1,447 in 2011.

Is Rahman a good choice for a distinctive name?

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 Rahman a popular baby name in the United States?

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

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Rahman

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Rahman is a distinctive choice, ranked #2952 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Rahman in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Rahman

Rahman has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 851 places in five years. It was most popular in 2011 at #1447 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

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