Rehmat
91% girls · 9% boys
About Rehmat
A virtuous choice with connections to Islam, Rehmat is strong and beautiful. Popular in Canada, New Zealand and in the UK, Rehmat is a fast rising name. It was the highest riser in Canada in 2023, leaping up 82 places into the Top 100. In the US, although rare, baby girls named Rehmat increased by one third between 2022 and 2023.
Derived from the Arabic word "Rahmah", which means "mercy", Rehmat is an Urdu name to reflect the importance of kindness, humanity, and care that the Quran teaches.
Used as a feminine and masculine name, notable namesakes include:, Rehmat Shah Afridi, a Pakistani journalist; Rehmat Khan, a member of the Khan Squash dynasty: Rehmat-e-Shereen, a Pakistani based bakery and sweet company; Rehmat Ajmal, a Pakistani model, actress and textile artist, and Rehmat Rattan, a model, actress, and dentist.
Rehmat is also given to boys, where it ranks #8770 in the US.
Pronounced REH-maht.
As of October 2026, Rehmat ranked #8770 for boys and #2092 for girls in US births in 2025 SSA.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | #4,854 | 27 | 16.7 |
| 2021 | #3,921 | 38 | 23.2 |
| 2022 | #3,457 | 46 | 28 |
| 2023 | #2,774 | 62 | 38.6 |
| 2024 | #2,869 | 58 | 35.8 |
| 2025 | #2,092 | 90 | 56 |