Tameem
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "complete" or "perfect".
Name Census estimates that about 402 living Americans carry the first name Tameem. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Tameem today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tameem births was 2013 (33 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tameem. 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.
People living today
402
~ 1 in 852,623 Americans
Peak year
2013
33 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,200
Tracked since 1980
Popularity
Tameem: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tameem from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 218 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Tameem remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tameem 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 Tameem during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Tameems live
Origin
Meaning and history of Tameem
The name Tameem originates from the Arabic language and culture. It is derived from the Arabic word "tamm," which means "perfect" or "complete." The name has been in use since ancient times in the Arab world and the broader Islamic world.
One of the earliest known historical references to the name Tameem can be found in the Quran, the holy book of Islam. In the Quran, the name is mentioned as one of the tribes of Arabia during the time of Prophet Muhammad in the 7th century.
The name Tameem has been borne by various notable figures throughout history. One of the earliest recorded examples is Tameem ibn Aws al-Dari, a companion of Prophet Muhammad who lived in the 7th century. He was known for his bravery and wisdom and played a significant role in the early days of Islam.
Another prominent figure with the name Tameem was Tameem ibn Babak, a Persian poet and philosopher who lived in the 9th century. He was renowned for his profound works on philosophy, mysticism, and literature.
In the 12th century, Tameem ibn al-Muizz was a Fatimid caliph who ruled over parts of modern-day Egypt and Syria. He was known for his patronage of the arts and architecture, and his reign saw the construction of many magnificent buildings and monuments.
During the 13th century, Tameem al-Dari was a renowned Islamic scholar and jurist from Damascus. He made significant contributions to the study and interpretation of Islamic law and jurisprudence.
In more recent times, Tameem Youness was a Palestinian writer and poet who lived in the 20th century. He was celebrated for his powerful and evocative works that explored the themes of exile, identity, and resistance.
These are just a few examples of the many notable figures throughout history who have borne the name Tameem. The name's rich heritage and deep-rooted connections to the Arab and Islamic world have contributed to its enduring popularity and significance.
People
Tameem + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Tameem: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tameem?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 402 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tameem 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 852,623 US residents.
Is Tameem a common name?
We classify Tameem as "Very Rare". It ranks above 82.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 406 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tameem most popular?
The single biggest year for Tameem was 2013, when 33 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tameem is about 13 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Tameem a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tameem 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.
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.