Yakeem
A masculine Arabic name derived from the phrase "May God preserve" or "God is preserving".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Yakeem. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Yakeem today is around 32 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Yakeem births was 1993 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Yakeem. 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 Yakeem. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
1993
6 babies that year
Average age
32
years old
1993 SSA rank
#8,676
Tracked since 1993
Popularity
Yakeem: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Yakeem 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 Yakeem 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 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Yakeem
The name Yakeem originates from the Arabic language and has its roots in the ancient Middle Eastern cultures. It is derived from the Arabic word "Yaqum," meaning "to rise" or "to stand up," suggesting a connection to strength, resilience, and determination.
In the early days of Islam, the name Yakeem was often given to male children as a symbol of their parents' hope for them to rise above challenges and stand tall in their beliefs and principles. It was a popular choice among Arab families, particularly in the regions of the Arabian Peninsula and the Levant.
Historical records indicate that the name Yakeem has been mentioned in several ancient Arabic texts and manuscripts, although its precise origins and earliest use remain somewhat obscure. Some scholars suggest that it may have been derived from an earlier Semitic root, further emphasizing its deep-rooted linguistic heritage.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Yakeem was a renowned scholar and jurist who lived in the 9th century CE. Yakeem ibn al-Hakam al-Andalusi was a prominent figure in Islamic jurisprudence and played a significant role in the development of legal thought during the Abbasid Caliphate.
Another notable figure bearing the name Yakeem was a 12th-century poet and writer from Persia. Yakeem al-Isfahani was celebrated for his mastery of the Arabic language and his contributions to the literary tradition of his time.
In the realm of Islamic scholarship, Yakeem ibn Abi'l-Qasim al-Baghdadi, born in the 11th century, was a renowned scholar and theologian. His works on Islamic jurisprudence and theology were widely studied and influential during the medieval period.
Moving forward in history, Yakeem al-Armani was a 16th-century Ottoman architect and engineer who played a crucial role in the construction of several monumental buildings and fortifications throughout the Ottoman Empire.
More recently, Yakeem Choudhry, born in 1979, is a British entrepreneur and philanthropist who has made significant contributions to various charitable causes and social initiatives, particularly in the field of education and youth empowerment.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the name Yakeem throughout history, each leaving their mark in diverse fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of cultural and intellectual heritage associated with this ancient Arabic name.
People
Yakeem + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Yakeem as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with Y
Other first names starting with Y with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Yakeem: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Yakeem?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Yakeem 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Yakeem a common name?
We classify Yakeem as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Yakeem most popular?
The single biggest year for Yakeem was 1993, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Yakeem is about 32 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 Yakeem in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Yakeem a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Yakeem 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 Yakeem still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Yakeem 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 Yakeem 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 people share the name Yakeem?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.