Abdirahman - A very unique male name
Abdirahman at a glance
Abdirahman is ranked #2293 among boy baby names in 2025, with 23 births in 2025. It peaked in 2013 at #1186 and first appeared on the charts in 1995.
- Rank in 2025
- #2293
- Births in 2025
- 23
- Peak year
- 2013 (#1186)
- First appeared
- 1995
- Trend
- #1542 in 2020 → #2293 in 2025 (Falling)
- Popularity
- 1 in 63,751 boys
- Visitor rating
- 3.7/5 (3 recent votes)
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026
With that position 1 in 63,751 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Abdirahman peaked in popularity 13 years ago in 2013 on position 1186.
Famous with this name
Barkhad Abdirahman
Najma Abdirahman
Abdirahman Osman
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Abdirahman is currently topping the charts in...
Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Abdirahman is currently topping the baby name charts in Minnesota at position #328 - and is the least popular in Colorado at position #849.Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Abdirahman is where you live.
Comment and discuss
Abdirahman origin and meaning
Somali form of Arabic Abd al-Rahman
'Servant of the Most Merciful' — the Somali form of Arabic Abd al-Rahman (abd, 'servant', + al-Rahman, 'the Most Merciful')
Abdirahman is the standard Somali rendering of one of the oldest Arabic theophoric names. Its US presence dates from 1995 with the Somali diaspora, peaked in 2013, and has fallen since.
Attested etymology
Abdirahman is a 10 letter name with 4 syllables.
To see famous people named Abdirahman, pop culture references for the name Abdirahman and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.Similar to Abdirahman
We've found the following names that sound similar to Abdirahman, sorted by popularity.
Abdurrahman / Abdurahman / Abdur / Abdirizak / Abdirahim /Name statistics
Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better
understanding of how popular or unique this name is.
With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually
differ a lot from state to state.
Chart position per year (visualized)
Chart position per state (visualized)
Chart position per year (table view)
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 2293 |
| 2024 | 2129 |
| 2023 | 1970 |
| 2022 | 1971 |
| 2021 | 1784 |
| 2020 | 1542 |
| 2019 | 1536 |
| 2018 | 1521 |
| 2017 | 1316 |
| 2016 | 1333 |
| 2015 | 1322 |
| 2014 | 1252 |
| 2013 | 1186 |
| 2012 | 1584 |
| 2011 | 1319 |
| 2010 | 1498 |
| 2009 | 1476 |
| 2008 | 1497 |
| 2007 | 1559 |
| 2006 | 1605 |
| 2005 | 1630 |
| 2004 | 1677 |
| 2003 | 1727 |
| 2002 | 2232 |
| 2001 | 1886 |
| 2000 | 1743 |
| 1999 | 2184 |
| 1998 | 2290 |
| 1997 | 2597 |
| 1995 | 2583 |
Chart position per state (table view)
| State | Rank |
|---|---|
| Minnesota | 328 |
| Colorado | 849 |
Even more about Abdirahman
These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.
Is Abdirahman a common or unique name?
By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.What is the number of syllables for the name Abdirahman?
4 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.Pronunciation
ab-dee-RAH-mahn · /ɑːbdiːˈrɑːmɑːn/
Around the world
- Abdirahman (Somali) — The standard Somali form
- Abdul Rahman (Arabic) — The Arabic form this renders
Spellings and nicknames
- Abdulrahman — Direct Arabic transliteration of the same name
Famous bearers
None yet — the name first appears in the data in 1995, and its oldest bearers are still young.
Style
International
Why parents choose it
Abdirahman is a devout, traditional choice in Somali families, carrying one of Islam's most honoured name constructions.
Worth knowing
- Outside Somali and Muslim communities, expect to spell it and teach the pronunciation.
- Several similar Abd- compounds (Abdulrahman, Abdirahim) cause paperwork mix-ups.
