Jaheem
Jaheem is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Drawn from Arabic roots like Rahim meaning 'compassionate' or 'merciful', combined with popular modern naming prefixes.
Origin and history
Jaheem is a modern American name created by blending common prefix sounds like 'Ja-' with established Arabic or African root elements like 'Rahim' or 'Heem'. It emerged in the late 20th century alongside similar contemporary names. In the United States, it remains a rare but steadily given masculine name.
Popularity in the United States
1,234 babies in the United States have been named Jaheem since 1880. It ranks #3464 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1790.
States where it is most popular
- NY (27.8 %)
- FL (21.6 %)
- NC (13.5 %)
- NJ (7.6 %)
- PA (6 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 5 |
| 1990-2000 | 63 |
| 2000-2010 | 752 |
| 2010-2019 | 277 |
| 2020-2029 | 137 |
Fun facts
- Jaheem gained popularity in the late 1990s as part of a trend of inventing vibrant names using rhythmic prefixes.