Rahiem

Rahiem is a masculine name that appears to be a variation of Rahim or Raheem, which has Arabic origins meaning 'merciful,' 'compassionate,' or 'kind-hearted.' It is one of the 99 names of Allah in Islamic tradition. The spelling variant 'Rahiem' incorporates an additional 'e' but maintains the same pronunciation and meaning as the traditional spelling. The name gained some recognition in the United States particularly in the 1970s and 1980s, possibly influenced by cultural figures such as Rahiem of the hip-hop group Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five. The name reflects the broader trend of Arabic and Islamic names becoming more familiar in Western naming practices during this period. While never extremely common, Rahiem offers parents a name with deep spiritual meaning from Arabic traditions and a connection to virtues of compassion and kindness.

Pronounced rah-HEEM.

As of October 2026, Rahiem ranked #10629 in US births in 2024 SSA, peaked at #1901 in 1980.