Akeem
Akeem is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Wise, insightful, or intelligent.
Origin and history
Akeem is a male name of Arabic origin, derived from Hakeem. It translates to wise or intelligent and gained popularity in the United States during the late 20th century. It remains a recognizable given name in modern U.S. usage.
Popularity in the United States
6,825 babies in the United States have been named Akeem since 1880. It ranks #1459 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1254.
States where it is most popular
- NY (20.1 %)
- FL (12.6 %)
- GA (8.5 %)
- SC (6.3 %)
- IL (5.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 58 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,796 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,372 |
| 2000-2010 | 722 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,159 |
| 2020-2029 | 718 |
Famous people named Akeem
- Akeem Hicks: Athlete, Football player
- Akeem Ayers: Athlete, Football player
- Akeem Dent: Athlete, Football player
Fun facts
- Akeem is a common phonetic spelling variation of the traditional Arabic name Hakeem.
- The name received widespread recognition in the U.S. following the 1988 comedy film Coming to America, featuring Prince Akeem.