GirlSwahili origin

Rehema: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Means compassion, a tender name of mercy and kindness.

Origin
Swahili
Syllables
3
Current rank
#14626
Peak
#8181 in 2017

Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1995: #1299219952000: #1699620002005: #1600520052010: #1204020102015: #1852220152020: #146262020#1#18522

What Rehema Means

Rehema is a girl name of Swahili origin. Means compassion, a tender name of mercy and kindness.

How Popular Rehema Is

Rehema currently ranks #14626 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #8181 in 2017. It has been easing off its high.

Good to Know About Rehema

  • Rehema is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
  • Rehema is a name with Swahili East African origins.
  • It exudes elegance and sophistication.

Names Like Rehema

Other Swahili names that start with the same letter or share a style.

Sibling Names for Rehema

Swahili names that pair well as a brother or sister to Rehema.

Questions About Rehema

What does Rehema mean?

Rehema is a girl name of Swahili origin. Means compassion, a tender name of mercy and kindness.

How popular is Rehema?

Rehema currently ranks #14626 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #8181 in 2017. It has been easing off its high.

Where does Rehema come from?

Rehema comes from Swahili roots. Rehema is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.

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