Abdirahin
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "servant of the Merciful".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Abdirahin. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Abdirahin today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Abdirahin births was 2015 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Abdirahin. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Abdirahin. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2015
6 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2015 SSA rank
#10,659
Tracked since 2015
Popularity
Abdirahin: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Abdirahin by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Abdirahin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Abdirahin
Abdirahin is a male given name of Somali origin, derived from the combination of the Arabic words "Abd" meaning "servant" and "Rahman" meaning "the Most Merciful" - one of the names of God in Islam. The name essentially means "servant of the Most Merciful". It is a popular name among Somali Muslims, reflecting their religious and cultural heritage.
The name has its roots in the Arabic language, which has had a significant influence on Somali culture and language due to the spread of Islam in the region. The earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to the medieval period, when Islam became the predominant religion in the Horn of Africa.
While the name does not appear to have any direct references in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it follows the traditional Islamic naming convention of incorporating the word "Abd" (servant) followed by one of the attributes of God. This practice was common among Muslims to show their devotion and submission to God.
One of the earliest known historical figures with the name Abdirahin was a 17th-century Somali scholar and poet, Abdirahin Nur Aji, who lived in the coastal city of Mogadishu. He was renowned for his contributions to Somali literature and Islamic scholarship.
Another notable bearer of the name was Abdirahin Ismail Guri, a 19th-century Somali religious leader and the founder of the Qadiriya Sufi order in Somalia. He played a significant role in spreading Islam and establishing Islamic educational institutions in the region.
In the 20th century, Abdirahin Abdi Ismail, a Somali politician and diplomat, served as the Prime Minister of Somalia from 1967 to 1969. He was born in 1920 and played a crucial role in the early years of post-colonial Somalia.
Abdirahin Haji Hussein, born in 1924, was a prominent Somali poet and playwright. He is regarded as one of the most influential figures in modern Somali literature and his works often explored themes of nationalism and social reform.
Another notable figure was Abdirahin Ismail Jeyte, a Somali military officer and politician who served as the President of the Somali Youth League, a prominent political party during the struggle for independence from Italian colonial rule in the 1940s and 1950s.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have borne the name Abdirahin throughout history, each contributing to various aspects of Somali culture, religion, literature, politics, and society.
People
Abdirahin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Abdirahin as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Abdirahin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Abdirahin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Abdirahin going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Abdirahin a common name?
We classify Abdirahin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Abdirahin most popular?
The single biggest year for Abdirahin was 2015, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Abdirahin is about 11 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Abdirahin in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Abdirahin a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Abdirahin in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Abdirahin still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Abdirahin in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Abdirahin can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Abdirahin as a first name?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.