Tamim
Tamim is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Complete, perfect, flawless, or strong.
Origin and history
Tamim is a traditional Arabic male name meaning complete, perfect, or strong. It has seen moderate, growing usage in the United States in recent years, primarily chosen by families seeking a classic, meaningful name with deep cultural roots.
Popularity in the United States
698 babies in the United States have been named Tamim since 1880. It ranks #3978 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1648.
States where it is most popular
- CA (38.4 %)
- NY (25.1 %)
- MI (13.7 %)
- TX (6.6 %)
- OH (4.7 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 22 |
| 2000-2010 | 40 |
| 2010-2019 | 357 |
| 2020-2029 | 279 |
Famous people named Tamim
- Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani: Amir, Monarch
- Tamim Iqbal: Cricketer
- Tamim Ansary: Author, Historian
Fun facts
- Banu Tamim was one of the major Arab tribes that played a significant role in early Middle Eastern history.
- A notable portion of the total historical U.S. births for the name Tamim have been recorded since 2020.