Is Abdulrahman a boy's or girl's name?

Abdulrahman is primarily a boy's name.

When was Abdulrahman most popular?

Abdulrahman reached its peak popularity in 2016 with 155 births that year. It is currently ranked #1706 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Abdulrahman?

Abdulrahman is currently ranked #1706 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 2,837 babies since 1978.

Abdulrahman

An uncommon Arabic pick — distinctive and rare.

Boy's nameArabicRising fast

#1706▼ 45in 2024

Meaning & Origin

Abdulrahman is a boy's baby name of Arabic origin, a compound name meaning 'servant of the Most Merciful,' from Abdul (servant of) and Rahman (the Merciful — one of the 99 names of God in Islam). It is one of the most common Islamic compound names, reflecting the tradition of asma'ul husna (beautiful names of God).

Abdulrahman is used widely from North Africa to Southeast Asia. About 2,840 U.S. births are recorded, predominantly in Muslim families honoring this deeply reverent name tradition.

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Popularity Over Time

Abdulrahman climbed 502 spots in the last 20 years — from #2208 to #1706.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Abdulrahman
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	447	#1793	▼
2010s	1,238	#1411	▲
2000s	659	#1920	▲
1990s	356	#2329	▲
1980s	131	#3295	▲
1970s	6	#5064	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(45 years, 1978–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Abdulrahman
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	97	#1706	-6 (-5.8%)
2023	103	#1661	+21 (25.6%)
2022	82	#1905	-5 (-5.7%)
2021	87	#1799	+9 (11.5%)
2020	78	#1894	-37 (-32.2%)
2019	115	#1484	-28 (-19.6%)
2018	143	#1282	+3 (2.1%)
2017	140	#1293	-15 (-9.7%)
2016	155	#1216	+17 (12.3%)
2015	138	#1287	+14 (11.3%)
2014	124	#1373	-18 (-12.7%)
2013	142	#1242	+37 (35.2%)
2012	105	#1522	+16 (18.0%)
2011	89	#1675	+2 (2.3%)
2010	87	#1739	-2 (-2.2%)
2009	89	#1731	+15 (20.3%)
2008	74	#1932	0
2007	74	#1912	+11 (17.5%)
2006	63	#2083	-5 (-7.4%)
2005	68	#1869	+16 (30.8%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1978–2024) · Methodology