Faheem
Faheem is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Perceptive, intelligent, discerning, or wise.
Origin and history
Faheem is a male name of Arabic origin meaning perceptive, intelligent, or discerning. While moderately rare in the United States, it has enjoyed steady usage across recent decades. It is widely recognized in Muslim-majority regions and communities worldwide.
Popularity in the United States
808 babies in the United States have been named Faheem since 1880. It ranks #3868 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1854.
States where it is most popular
- PA (39.8 %)
- NJ (32.3 %)
- NY (20.3 %)
- CA (3.8 %)
- IL (3.8 %)
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 | 77 |
| 1980-1990 | 129 |
| 1990-2000 | 185 |
| 2000-2010 | 174 |
| 2010-2019 | 170 |
| 2020-2029 | 73 |
Famous people named Faheem
- Faheem Rashad Najm: Rapper, Singer
Fun facts
- Faheem comes from the Arabic triconsonantal root f-h-m, which relates to understanding and comprehension.
- The name has maintained a steady presence in the U.S. baby name records with over 800 recorded births since 1880.