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

Rahmad is primarily a boy's name.

When was Rahmad most popular?

Rahmad reached its peak popularity in 1994 with 6 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Rahmad?

Rahmad is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 6 babies in the U.S. since 1994. Its peak was in 1994.

Rahmad

An uncommon Arabic pick — distinctive and rare.

Boy's nameArabicNot ranked recently

Rare name

Meaning & Origin

Rahmad is a boy's baby name and an alternate spelling of Rahmat, of Arabic origin meaning 'mercy,' 'compassion,' or 'grace of God,' from the Arabic root r-h-m — the same root as the Islamic names Rahman and Rahim. The concept of divine mercy (rahma) is central to Islamic theology.

Rahmad is used across Muslim communities in Indonesia, Malaysia, and the broader Islamic world. In the United States, it is found among Southeast Asian and South Asian Muslim diaspora families, carrying a profound spiritual meaning.

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Popularity Over Time

Rahmad has 1+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1994.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Rahmad
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
1990s	6	#8551	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(1 years, 1994–1994)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Rahmad
Year	Births	Rank	Change
1994	6	#8551	—

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

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1994–1994) · Methodology