Azeem
Azeem is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Great, magnificent, defender, or protector.
Origin and history
Azeem is a masculine given name of Arabic origin meaning 'defender' or 'great'. It is a transcription variant of Azim, which is also one of the names of God in Islam. In the United States, it remains a relatively rare name, though it has seen steady usage over recent decades.
Popularity in the United States
642 babies in the United States have been named Azeem since 1880. It ranks #4034 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1794.
States where it is most popular
- PA (58.2 %)
- NY (25.4 %)
- CA (9 %)
- TX (7.5 %)
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 | 7 |
| 1980-1990 | 34 |
| 1990-2000 | 121 |
| 2000-2010 | 148 |
| 2010-2019 | 199 |
| 2020-2029 | 133 |
Famous people named Azeem
- Azeem Victor: American football player
Fun facts
- In Islamic tradition, 'Al-Azeem' is one of the attributes of God, signifying supreme greatness and dignity.
- The name is frequently transliterated into English as Azim, Azeem, or Azimullah depending on regional conventions.