Alrahman
A masculine Arabic name meaning "The Merciful One".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Alrahman. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Alrahman today is around 47 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Alrahman births was 1975 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Alrahman. 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 Alrahman. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1975
5 babies that year
Average age
47
years old
1975 SSA rank
#5,486
Tracked since 1975
Popularity
Alrahman: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Alrahman 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 Alrahman during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Alrahman
The name Alrahman has its origins in the Arabic language and Islamic culture, dating back to the 7th century. It is derived from the Arabic word "al-Rahman," which means "The Most Merciful" or "The Beneficent." This name is one of the 99 names of Allah in Islamic tradition, and it holds a significant place in the religion.
The name Alrahman is mentioned numerous times in the Quran, the holy book of Islam. It is often used to refer to Allah, highlighting His attribute of being the Most Merciful and Compassionate. The name is deeply rooted in Islamic theology and is considered a beautiful reminder of God's mercy and benevolence towards all creation.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Alrahman can be found in the works of renowned Islamic scholars and poets from the 8th and 9th centuries. Poets like Abu Nuwas and Al-Mutanabbi often used this name in their poetry, praising the divine attributes of Allah.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Alrahman. One of the most famous was Alrahman bin Auf, a close companion of Prophet Muhammad and one of the early converts to Islam. He played a crucial role in the early days of the religion and was known for his generosity and devotion.
Another prominent figure was Alrahman al-Ghafiqi, a renowned Islamic scholar and jurist from the 11th century. He was known for his expertise in Islamic jurisprudence and his contributions to the field of Maliki fiqh.
In the realm of literature, Alrahman al-Jabarti was a prominent Egyptian scholar and historian from the 18th century. He wrote extensively about the history of Egypt and the Ottoman Empire, leaving behind invaluable historical records.
The name Alrahman was also borne by Alrahman al-Kawakibi, a prominent Syrian scholar and reformist from the late 19th century. He was a vocal advocate for Arab unity and played a significant role in the intellectual movements of his time.
Lastly, Alrahman Munif, a renowned Saudi Arabian novelist and author from the 20th century, gained widespread acclaim for his literary works, which often explored themes of identity, politics, and social issues in the Arab world.
These are just a few examples of the many notable figures throughout history who have carried the name Alrahman, a name that serves as a reminder of the divine mercy and compassion that is deeply ingrained in Islamic tradition.
People
Alrahman + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Alrahman as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Alrahman: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Alrahman?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Alrahman 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 Alrahman a common name?
We classify Alrahman 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 Alrahman most popular?
The single biggest year for Alrahman was 1975, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Alrahman is about 47 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 Alrahman in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Alrahman a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Alrahman 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 Alrahman still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Alrahman 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 Alrahman 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 share the name Alrahman?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.