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Jaheem

Boy

Meaning of Jaheem: Arabic: 'dignified'

Jaheem is a boy's name most strongly associated with Arabic & Persian naming. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 4733rd most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025.

US rank 2025

#4733

20 babies in 2025

England & Wales 2024

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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted

US babies since 1880

1,234

First recorded 1988 · peak 2002

Trend

stable

Style: rare

Popularity over time

1981: 0 babies1982: 0 babies1983: 0 babies1984: 0 babies1985: 0 babies1986: 0 babies1987: 0 babies1988: 5 babies1989: 0 babies1990: 9 babies19901991: 0 babies1992: 0 babies1993: 5 babies1994: 8 babies1995: 6 babies1996: 8 babies1997: 8 babies1998: 14 babies1999: 5 babies2000: 9 babies20002001: 131 babies2002: 182 babies2003: 115 babies2004: 80 babies2005: 46 babies2006: 51 babies2007: 48 babies2008: 52 babies2009: 38 babies2010: 35 babies20102011: 33 babies2012: 31 babies2013: 23 babies2014: 15 babies2015: 39 babies2016: 29 babies2017: 31 babies2018: 17 babies2019: 24 babies2020: 23 babies20202021: 26 babies2022: 24 babies2023: 26 babies2024: 18 babies2025: 20 babies
US babies named Jaheem per year (Social Security Administration). Peak bar = 182.

Gender split

100% boys · 0% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.

Origins & cultures

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