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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Akeem — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Akeelah|Akeil
ArabicBoy↑ Rising

Akeem

ah-KEEM · 2 syllables

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Boy
#1476
↑ Rising
#1476
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 26
Peak rank
#1262 in 2020
5yr change
+71 ranks
Birth frequency
3.4 per 100,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #1476 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Arabic boy names
Akeem

Popularity score: 26  ·  SSA Rank: #1476

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
91
Higher than 91% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑ Rising
+71 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
80
3 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
Arabic RootModernStrong2-syllableMasculineWisdom ThemeContemporary RiseCulturalUS Growth
Character
noble strengthwise leadershipdignified presencesteadfast resolve
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Akeems

dedicatedversatileprofessionaldynamicathletic
STRONG
High confidence

Akeem is an Arabic boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #1476 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑ Rising · +71 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#1476 · rare
Akeem at a Glance
Meaning:From Arabic 'Hakim' meaning 'wise' or 'intelligent'. Also relates to Hebrew origins with similar phonetic structure.
Language root:Arabic · Hebrew
Peak rank:#1262 in 2020
5yr change:+71 ranks
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Akeem Vargas
Actor
Akeem Davis-Gaither
NFL Player
Similar Sound
AkimKarimHakimJakimRaheem
Similar Style
MalikKadirNasirAmari◈Ezra
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Akeem
ZaraLeilaKarimLaylaMalikAmira◈
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Akeem illustration
Name Intelligence
Akeem · Overview
Summary

Akeem is an Arabic boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #1476 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 1/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Akeem scores 91/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Rising steadily
Rank has moved 71 positions in the last year. Consistent upward trajectory.
Modern · Strong character
Akeem carries a bold, warm quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
akeem.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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