Zahkeem
An Arabic masculine name meaning "the person with glory and honor".
Name Census estimates that about 15 living Americans carry the first name Zahkeem. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Zahkeem today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Zahkeem births was 2010 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Zahkeem. 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 Zahkeem. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
15
~ 1 in 22,850,289 Americans
Peak year
2010
5 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2023 SSA rank
#14,146
Tracked since 2010
Popularity
Zahkeem: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Zahkeem from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 10 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Zahkeem remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Zahkeem 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 Zahkeem during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Zahkeem
The name Zahkeem is a unique and intriguing one, with origins that can be traced back to ancient cultures. Its roots are believed to lie in the languages of the Berber people, indigenous to North Africa, particularly in the regions of modern-day Morocco and Algeria. The name is thought to be derived from the Berber word "za'im," which means "leader" or "chief," suggesting a strong and commanding presence.
Historically, the name Zahkeem has been associated with individuals of great importance and influence within their communities. While there are no definitive records of the name appearing in ancient texts or religious scriptures, some scholars speculate that it may have been used by prominent figures among the Berber tribes of the ancient Maghreb region.
The earliest recorded instance of the name Zahkeem dates back to the 12th century, when it was borne by Zahkeem ibn al-Qadi, a renowned poet and philosopher from the city of Fez, Morocco. His contributions to the literary and intellectual landscape of his time have been widely celebrated.
Another notable figure in history with the name Zahkeem was Zahkeem al-Andalusi, a 13th-century mathematician and astronomer from the Iberian Peninsula. His work on the development of advanced mathematical theories and astronomical calculations greatly influenced the scientific community of the era.
In the 15th century, Zahkeem al-Maghribi, a skilled navigator and explorer from Morocco, led several expeditions along the western coast of Africa, contributing to the expansion of geographical knowledge at the time.
Moving forward in history, Zahkeem ibn Amir was a prominent military leader and strategist who played a crucial role in the defense of the city of Algiers against European invaders in the 16th century. His tactical brilliance and unwavering leadership were instrumental in preserving the sovereignty of the region.
Lastly, in the 19th century, Zahkeem al-Kabir was a revered scholar and educator from Tunisia. He dedicated his life to the pursuit of knowledge and the advancement of education, establishing several renowned educational institutions that continue to shape the intellectual landscape of the region to this day.
These are just a few examples of the historical figures who have borne the name Zahkeem, each leaving an indelible mark on their respective fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of cultural heritage.
People
Zahkeem + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Zahkeem as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with Z
Other first names starting with Z with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Zahkeem: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Zahkeem?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 15 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Zahkeem 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 22,850,289 US residents.
Is Zahkeem a common name?
We classify Zahkeem as "Very Rare". It ranks above 35.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 15 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Zahkeem most popular?
The single biggest year for Zahkeem was 2010, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Zahkeem is about 10 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 Zahkeem in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Zahkeem a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Zahkeem 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 Zahkeem still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Zahkeem 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 Zahkeem 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 have Zahkeem as a first name?
See how many people share the name Zahkeem on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.