Alkeem
A variant spelling of the Arabic name Alkim, meaning "intelligent, having wisdom."
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Alkeem. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Alkeem today is around 34 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Alkeem births was 1990 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Alkeem. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Alkeem. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
1990
6 babies that year
Average age
34
years old
1992 SSA rank
#8,482
Tracked since 1990
Popularity
Alkeem: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Alkeem by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Alkeem during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 11 | 0 | 11 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Alkeem
Alkeem is an Arabic name derived from the word "al-Karim," which means "the generous one." This name has its origins in the Middle East and North Africa, where Arabic is widely spoken. It first emerged during the medieval Islamic period, between the 7th and 13th centuries.
The name Alkeem is closely associated with the Islamic faith and its teachings on generosity and kindness towards others. It is believed to have been mentioned in various Islamic texts and scriptures, although specific references are difficult to trace due to the age of these sources.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Alkeem can be found in the writings of the renowned Arab poet and scholar, Al-Mutanabbi, who lived from 915 to 965 CE. In his poetry, he praised the virtues of generosity and referred to individuals with the name Alkeem as embodying these qualities.
Throughout history, there have been several notable figures who bore the name Alkeem. One such individual was Alkeem Al-Andalusi, a renowned physician and philosopher from medieval Spain, who lived during the 12th century. He made significant contributions to the fields of medicine and philosophy, and his works were widely studied across Europe and the Arab world.
Another prominent figure with the name Alkeem was Alkeem Ibn Battuta, a famous Moroccan explorer and traveler who lived from 1304 to 1369 CE. He embarked on extensive journeys throughout Asia and Africa, documenting his travels in a famous travelogue known as "The Rihla," which provided valuable insights into the cultures and societies he encountered.
In the 16th century, Alkeem Al-Ghazali was a renowned Sufi mystic and scholar from Persia (modern-day Iran). His writings on spirituality and ethics had a profound influence on Islamic thought and philosophy.
During the 18th century, Alkeem Al-Khalili was a prominent Egyptian scholar and mathematician. He made significant contributions to the field of mathematics and is particularly known for his work on algebra and the development of mathematical concepts.
Another notable figure with the name Alkeem was Alkeem Al-Maghribi, a Moroccan artist and calligrapher who lived in the 19th century. His intricate calligraphic works and artistry were highly celebrated throughout the Islamic world.
People
Alkeem + last name combinations
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FAQ
Alkeem: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Alkeem?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Alkeem going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Alkeem a common name?
We classify Alkeem as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Alkeem most popular?
The single biggest year for Alkeem was 1990, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Alkeem is about 34 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Alkeem in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Alkeem a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Alkeem in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Alkeem still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Alkeem in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Alkeem can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Alkeem?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the name Alkeem at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.