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Rahmad

An Arabic name meaning merciful, compassion, or grace of God.

Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Rahmad. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Rahmad today is around 31 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Rahmad births was 1994 (6 babies).

This page is the full Name Census profile for Rahmad. 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 Rahmad. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.

People living today

6

~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans

Peak year

1994

6 babies that year

Average age

31

years old

1994 SSA rank

#8,551

Tracked since 1994

Popularity

Rahmad: popularity over time

Babies born per year

02356

Decades

Rahmad 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 Rahmad during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.

DecadeMaleFemaleTotal
1990s606

Origin

Meaning and history of Rahmad

The name Rahmad has its linguistic origins in the Arabic language, tracing back to the 7th century. It is derived from the Arabic word "rahma," which means mercy, compassion, or grace. This name is deeply rooted in Islamic culture and tradition.

In Islamic scriptures, particularly the Quran, the concept of "rahma" is frequently mentioned and revered as one of the divine attributes of Allah. The name Rahmad is often considered a reflection of this divine mercy and compassion, serving as a reminder for individuals to embrace these virtues in their daily lives.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Rahmad can be found in historical records from the early Islamic era, spanning regions such as the Arabian Peninsula, Persia, and parts of North Africa. As Islam spread across various parts of the world, the name gained popularity among Muslim communities worldwide.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Rahmad. One such figure was Rahmad ibn Abi Layla, a renowned Islamic scholar and jurist from the 8th century. He was highly respected for his extensive knowledge of Islamic jurisprudence and his contributions to the development of legal principles within the Maliki school of thought.

Another prominent individual with this name was Rahmad al-Baghdadi, a renowned physician and philosopher who lived during the 9th century in Baghdad, then the center of Islamic learning and scholarship. He made significant contributions to the field of medicine and wrote extensively on various philosophical and scientific topics.

In the realm of literature, Rahmad Jami, a Persian poet and scholar from the 15th century, left an indelible mark. His poetic works, particularly his masterpiece "Haft Awrang" (Seven Thrones), are celebrated for their depth, beauty, and profound spiritual insights.

Rahmad Khan, a military leader and statesman from the 16th century, played a pivotal role in the Mughal Empire. He served as the governor of several provinces and is remembered for his strategic military campaigns and his contributions to the expansion and consolidation of Mughal rule in the Indian subcontinent.

Another notable figure bearing this name was Rahmad Effendi, an Ottoman statesman and diplomat who lived in the 18th century. He served as the Grand Vizier of the Ottoman Empire and played a significant role in diplomatic relations and negotiations during a crucial period in Ottoman history.

These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who carried the name Rahmad, each leaving their mark in various fields, from scholarship and literature to military and political affairs. The name continues to be widely used within Muslim communities around the world, carrying with it the essence of mercy, compassion, and divine grace.

People

Rahmad + last name combinations

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FAQ

Rahmad: questions and answers

How many people in the U.S. are named Rahmad?

Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Rahmad 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 Rahmad a common name?

We classify Rahmad 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 Rahmad most popular?

The single biggest year for Rahmad was 1994, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Rahmad is about 31 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 Rahmad in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.

Is Rahmad a male name?

Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Rahmad 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 Rahmad still being used today?

Yes. The SSA still recorded Rahmad 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 Rahmad 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 common is the name Rahmad?

Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people share the name Rahmad at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.

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