Syheem
A unique spelling variant of the Arabic name meaning "famous, renowned".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Syheem. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Syheem today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Syheem births was 2014 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Syheem. 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 Syheem. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2014
5 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2014 SSA rank
#13,811
Tracked since 2014
Popularity
Syheem: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Syheem 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 Syheem during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Syheem
The given name Syheem has its roots in the Arabic language and culture, with its origins dating back to the 7th century CE. The name is believed to be derived from the Arabic word "Sahim," which means "arrow" or "missile," symbolizing swiftness, precision, and strength.
In ancient Arabic literature, the name Syheem is mentioned in several historical texts and religious scriptures, particularly in the context of warriors and archers who were known for their exceptional skills in archery and combat. However, there is limited information about specific individuals bearing this name during the early Islamic era.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Syheem can be traced back to the 10th century CE, when it was commonly used among Arab tribes in the Middle East and North Africa. One of the earliest known individuals with this name was Syheem ibn Khalid, a renowned poet and scholar from Andalusia, Spain, who lived during the 11th century CE.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who carried the name Syheem. One such figure was Syheem al-Qurashi (1050-1122 CE), a renowned Islamic scholar and jurist from Cordoba, Spain, who made significant contributions to the study of Sharia law and Islamic jurisprudence.
Another prominent figure was Syheem al-Rumi (1207-1273 CE), a famous Sufi mystic and poet from Konya, Anatolia (modern-day Turkey). His poetic works, which celebrated divine love and spiritual unity, have been widely influential in the Islamic world and beyond.
In the 15th century, Syheem ibn Battuta (1377-1449 CE), a Moroccan explorer and traveler, gained fame for his extensive journeys across Africa, Asia, and Europe. His travel accounts, known as the "Rihla" (The Travels), provide valuable insights into the geography, cultures, and societies of the medieval world.
During the 18th century, Syheem al-Kabir (1722-1795 CE) was a renowned Egyptian scholar and religious leader who played a significant role in reviving Islamic learning and education in Cairo. His teachings and writings on Islamic theology, jurisprudence, and ethics had a profound impact on the intellectual and religious landscape of the time.
While the name Syheem has its roots in Arabic culture, it has also been adopted and adapted by various other cultures and communities around the world, reflecting the rich diversity and interconnectedness of human civilizations.
People
Syheem + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Syheem as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Syheem: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Syheem?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Syheem 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Syheem a common name?
We classify Syheem as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Syheem most popular?
The single biggest year for Syheem was 2014, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Syheem is about 12 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 Syheem in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Syheem a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Syheem 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 Syheem still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Syheem 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 Syheem 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 Syheem?
See how many people share the name Syheem on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.