Abdurahim
A masculine Arabic name meaning "servant of the All-Merciful".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Abdurahim. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Abdurahim today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Abdurahim births was 2017 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Abdurahim. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Abdurahim with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Abdurahim. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2017
5 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2017 SSA rank
#12,268
Tracked since 2017
Popularity
Abdurahim: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Abdurahim 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 Abdurahim 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 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Abdurahim
The name Abdurahim has its origins in the Arabic language and culture. It is a compound name derived from the Arabic words 'Abd' meaning 'servant' and 'Rahim' meaning 'merciful', together forming 'servant of the Merciful'. The name is closely tied to Islamic traditions and beliefs, as it invokes the attribute of mercy associated with God in Islamic faith.
Abdurahim is a name that has been used throughout the Islamic world for centuries. It can be found in various historical records and texts, particularly those related to the Middle East and Central Asia regions. Some of the earliest known references to the name date back to the medieval period, when it was commonly used among Muslim communities.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Abdurahim was Abdurahim ibn Ahmad al-Qadi, a renowned 11th-century Arabic scholar and poet from Baghdad. He was known for his contributions to the fields of literature and Islamic jurisprudence. Another notable figure was Abdurahim Khan, a 16th-century ruler of the Khanate of Bukhara in modern-day Uzbekistan.
In the 19th century, Abdurahim Bukhari was a prominent Islamic scholar and Sufi from Central Asia. He was widely respected for his knowledge of Islamic teachings and his efforts in promoting spiritual education. Around the same time, Abdurahim Efendi was a renowned Ottoman calligrapher and poet, known for his exceptional skills in Arabic calligraphy and his contributions to Ottoman literature.
Moving into the 20th century, Abdurahim Rahimov was a Soviet Uzbek writer and playwright, celebrated for his works that explored themes of social justice and Uzbek culture. His plays and novels were widely acclaimed and influential in the literary circles of the Soviet Union.
Throughout history, the name Abdurahim has been borne by various individuals across different fields, including scholars, rulers, artists, and writers. While not an exhaustive list, these examples highlight the rich cultural and historical significance of this name within the Islamic world and its diaspora.
People
Abdurahim + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Abdurahim as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Abdurahim: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Abdurahim?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Abdurahim 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Abdurahim a common name?
We classify Abdurahim as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Abdurahim most popular?
The single biggest year for Abdurahim was 2017, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Abdurahim is about 9 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 Abdurahim in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Abdurahim a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Abdurahim 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 Abdurahim still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Abdurahim 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 Abdurahim 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 Abdurahim as a first name?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the name Abdurahim on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.