Rehmat
A feminine name of Arabic origin signifying mercy or grace.
Name Census estimates that about 312 living Americans carry the first name Rehmat. It is a predominantly female name (95.9% of registrations). The average person named Rehmat today is around 5 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Rehmat births was 2023 (69 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Rehmat. 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 Rehmat with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
312
~ 1 in 1,098,572 Americans
Peak year
2023
69 babies that year
Average age
5
years old
2024 SSA rank
#2,869
Tracked since 2012
Census
Rehmat in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 244 people with the first name Rehmat, which placed it at #33,765 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#33,765
National first-name rank
People counted
244
244 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Asian and Pacific Islander
95.1% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Rehmat
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Rehmat is Asian/Pacific Islander at 95.1%. The next largest groups are White (2.5%) and Hispanic (1.6%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Rehmat described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Rehmat at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander95.1% · 232
- White2.5% · 6
- Hispanic or Latino1.6% · 4
- Two or more races0.8% · 2
Gender
Gender distribution for Rehmat
Rehmat leans heavily female at 95.9% of total registrations, but 13 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Rehmat as a male name
- Ranked #11,987 in 2024
- 6 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2023 (7 births)
Rehmat as a female name
- Ranked #2,869 in 2024
- 58 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2023 (62 births)
2020 Census snapshot
The 2020 Census sex table shows Rehmat on both sides of the split. Of the 247 people counted with this name, 72 were male (29.1%) and 175 were female (70.9%).
Popularity
Rehmat: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Rehmat from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 244 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Rehmat 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 Rehmat during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Rehmats live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. California, New York, Indiana recorded the most babies named Rehmat, while Washington, Indiana, New York recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 45 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Rehmat
The name Rehmat has its origins in the Arabic language and is derived from the word "rahma," which means mercy, compassion, or grace. It is a name that has been embraced by various cultures, particularly those influenced by Islamic traditions.
Rehmat is believed to have its roots in the Middle East, where Arabic has been a prominent language for centuries. The name's association with mercy and compassion is deeply rooted in Islamic teachings, as these virtues are highly valued and encouraged in the Quran and the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Rehmat can be found in ancient Islamic texts and historical records. It is mentioned in the Quran, where the concept of "rahma" is frequently discussed as a divine attribute and a quality that believers should strive to embody.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Rehmat. One of the earliest recorded individuals with this name was Rehmat Ali Shadani, a renowned Sufi scholar and mystic who lived in the 13th century. He was known for his profound wisdom and contributions to Islamic spirituality.
Another notable figure was Rehmat Khan, a prominent military leader and governor during the Mughal Empire in the 16th century. He played a significant role in the expansion and consolidation of the empire under the reign of Akbar the Great.
In the realm of literature, Rehmat Faizi, a renowned poet and scholar from the 16th century, left an indelible mark. His poetic works, written in Persian, explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition, earning him widespread acclaim.
The name Rehmat has also been carried by influential religious figures, such as Rehmat Ali Shah, a prominent Sufi saint and spiritual leader who lived in the 18th century. His teachings and guidance influenced countless followers and contributed to the spread of Sufism in the region.
In more recent times, Rehmat Ali Khan, a prominent Pakistani politician and statesman, played a significant role in the independence movement of Pakistan in the early 20th century. He was a staunch advocate for the creation of a separate homeland for the Muslims of the Indian subcontinent.
These examples demonstrate the rich history and cultural significance of the name Rehmat, which has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including scholars, poets, military leaders, religious figures, and statesmen.
People
Rehmat + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Rehmat as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with R
Other first names starting with R with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Rehmat: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Rehmat?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 312 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Rehmat 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 1,098,572 US residents.
Is Rehmat a common name?
We classify Rehmat as "Very Rare". It ranks above 79.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 314 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Rehmat most popular?
The single biggest year for Rehmat was 2023, when 69 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Rehmat is about 5 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Rehmat in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 244 people with the name Rehmat, or 0.08 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #33,765 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Rehmat in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Rehmat?
The 2020 Census sex table shows Rehmat on both sides of the split. Of the 247 people counted with this name, 72 were male (29.1%) and 175 were female (70.9%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Rehmat?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Rehmat is Asian/Pacific Islander at 95.1%. The next largest groups are White (2.5%) and Hispanic (1.6%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Rehmat most often in the Census?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest reported group for people named Rehmat in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.1% (232 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Rehmat in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Rehmat a female name?
Yes, 95.9% of people registered as Rehmat in the SSA data are female. 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 Rehmat still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Rehmat 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 Rehmat 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.
How many people are called Rehmat?
You can see how many Americans are named Rehmat on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.