UK boy's name
Agim
A masculine Albanian name meaning "first light of the day".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2003. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Agim is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Agim popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2003 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3467, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2003, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2003 to 2003. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Agim is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Agim. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2004 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Agim ranked #3467 for boys in England and Wales in 2003, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2003, when 3 boys were registered as Agim.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Agim as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3467
2003
Births in 2003
3
Latest year
Peak year
2003
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Agim mean?
The given name Agim has its origins in the Albanian language and culture, primarily among ethnic Albanians. It is derived from the Albanian word "agim," which translates to "dawn" or "daybreak," signifying a new beginning or a fresh start.
The name Agim can be traced back to the early medieval period, when the Albanian language and culture were slowly emerging and establishing themselves in the Balkan region. During this time, many Albanian names were derived from natural elements, such as celestial bodies, seasons, and phenomena, reflecting the close connection between the people and their environment.
Although the name Agim does not appear in any ancient texts or religious scriptures, it has been a popular choice among Albanian families for centuries. The earliest recorded instances of the name date back to the 15th century, when it was primarily used in the northern regions of modern-day Albania and Kosovo.
One of the most notable historical figures bearing the name Agim was Agim Ramadani (1947-2021), an Albanian playwright and screenwriter from Kosovo. His works contributed significantly to the development of contemporary Albanian literature and theater. Another prominent individual was Agim Çeku (born 1960), a former Prime Minister of Kosovo and a key figure in the Kosovo Liberation Army during the Kosovan War.
In the realm of sports, Agim Ibraimi (born 1992) is a Macedonian professional footballer who currently plays as a midfielder for the Macedonian national team. Agim Murati (born 1984) is an Albanian professional boxer who has held multiple regional and international titles in the lightweight and light-welterweight divisions.
Agim Bajrami (1970-2014) was an Albanian politician and economist who served as the Minister of Economy, Trade, and Energy in the government of Albania from 2009 to 2013. His contributions were instrumental in promoting economic development and international trade relations for the country.
While the name Agim remains popular among Albanian communities worldwide, its use has also extended to other cultures and regions, often with variations in spelling or pronunciation. However, the core meaning of the name, symbolizing a new beginning or a fresh start, has remained consistent across different interpretations and adaptations.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Agim by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Agim was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #3467 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Agim
- Alfie 86,546
- Alexander 85,525
- Adam 71,855
- Archie 59,965
- Arthur 43,586
- Aaron 36,366
- Alex 32,729
- Andrew 20,169
- Arlo 19,061
- Aidan 16,776
- Albie 16,017
- Albert 15,809
FAQ
Agim: questions and answers
How popular is the name Agim in the UK right now?
In 2003, Agim was ranked #3467 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Agim most popular?
The peak year on record was 2003, with 3 babies registered as Agim in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Agim?
A masculine Albanian name meaning "first light of the day".
How many people are called Agim in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Agim across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.