Tamim
Perfect, unwavering, complete, whole, faultless.
Name Census estimates that about 625 living Americans carry the first name Tamim. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Tamim today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tamim births was 2017 (68 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tamim. 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
625
~ 1 in 548,407 Americans
Peak year
2017
68 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2024 SSA rank
#2,181
Tracked since 1993
Popularity
Tamim: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tamim from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 357 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Tamim remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tamim 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 Tamim during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Tamims live
The SSA's state-level files cover 9 states and territories. California, New York, Michigan recorded the most babies named Tamim, while New Jersey, Illinois, Florida recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 20 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Tamim
The name Tamim is of Arabic origin, derived from the root word "tamm," which means "perfect" or "complete." It is believed to have been in use since ancient times in the Arabian Peninsula.
The earliest recorded example of the name Tamim dates back to the 7th century CE, when it was mentioned in historical texts and Islamic literature. One of the most notable figures bearing this name was Tamim ibn Aws al-Dari, a companion of the Prophet Muhammad and a renowned scholar of hadith (prophetic traditions).
In Islamic history, the name Tamim gained significance due to its association with the Banu Tamim tribe, which played a crucial role in the early days of Islam. The tribe was known for its bravery and military prowess, and several notable figures emerged from its ranks.
One of the most famous individuals named Tamim was Tamim ibn al-Muizz al-Dawla, a renowned Arab poet from the 10th century CE. His poetic works were widely celebrated and influential in the literary circles of his time.
Another notable figure was Tamim ibn Habib al-Nami, a 9th-century Islamic scholar and polymath who made significant contributions to various fields, including jurisprudence, hadith studies, and linguistics.
In the modern era, the name Tamim has been carried by several influential figures, such as Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the current Emir of Qatar, who ascended to power in 2013.
Tamim el-Barghouti, a Palestinian poet and writer born in 1977, is another prominent figure who has contributed to contemporary Arabic literature and has gained international recognition for his works.
While the name Tamim has its roots in the Arabic language and Islamic culture, it has also transcended geographical boundaries and been adopted by people from diverse backgrounds, reflecting its universal appeal and the positive connotations associated with its meaning.
People
Tamim + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tamim as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Tamim: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tamim?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 625 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tamim 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 548,407 US residents.
Is Tamim a common name?
We classify Tamim as "Very Rare". It ranks above 86.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 630 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tamim most popular?
The single biggest year for Tamim was 2017, when 68 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tamim is about 10 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Tamim a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tamim 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.