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UK girl's name

Deem

To consider, judge, or regard something in a particular way.

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Deem is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Deem popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2574, with 10 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 10 births.

This profile covers 49 England and Wales registrations across 8 recorded years from 2014 to 2024. 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.

Deem is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 49 living people in the UK are called Deem. 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 2025 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Deem ranked #2574 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 10 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2024, when 10 girls were registered as Deem.
  • About 49 living people in the UK are estimated to have Deem as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#2574

2024

Births in 2024

10

Latest year

Peak year

2024

10 births

Estimated living

49

2026

Meaning

What does Deem mean?

The name Deem is a variation of the Arabic name Deem, which means "lasting" or "permanent." It is derived from the Arabic root word "dama," which means "to endure" or "to continue." The name has its origins in the Middle East, where it was used by Arabic-speaking communities for centuries.

In the Islamic tradition, the name Deem is associated with the concept of everlasting life and the belief in the afterlife. It is mentioned in some Islamic texts and scriptures, although its specific references are not widely documented.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Deem can be traced back to the 9th century CE, when it was used by a notable scholar and philosopher named Deem al-Qadi. He was born in Baghdad, Iraq, in 801 CE and is known for his contributions to the field of Islamic jurisprudence.

Another notable figure with the name Deem was Deem al-Din al-Isfahani, a Persian poet and writer who lived in the 12th century CE. He was born in Isfahan, Iran, in 1145 CE and is renowned for his poetic works, which were widely read and appreciated during his time.

In the 14th century CE, Deem al-Jazari, an Arab engineer and inventor, made significant contributions to the field of mechanical engineering. He was born in Jazira, modern-day Turkey, in 1206 CE and is best known for his innovative designs and inventions, including the first programmable humanoid robot.

Moving forward in history, Deem Pasha was a prominent Ottoman statesman and military leader who lived in the 16th century CE. He was born in Constantinople (modern-day Istanbul, Turkey) in 1501 CE and played a crucial role in the expansion of the Ottoman Empire during his lifetime.

Finally, Deem Abdul Qadir, a Sudanese poet and writer, was a notable figure in the 20th century. He was born in Khartoum, Sudan, in 1927 CE and is celebrated for his literary works, which often explored themes of national identity and cultural heritage.

These are just a few examples of historical figures who bore the name Deem, highlighting its rich cultural heritage and significance across different regions and time periods.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Deem over time

The chart below shows babies named Deem registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2014 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Deem, the clearest high point is 2024. The latest England and Wales figure is 10 births in 2024, compared with 10 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Deem
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Decades

Deem by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Deem 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
2020s #3643 33 5
2010s #3937 16 3

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FAQ

Deem: questions and answers

How popular is the name Deem in the UK right now?

In 2024, Deem was ranked #2574 for girls in England and Wales, with 10 births registered.

When was Deem most popular?

The peak year on record was 2024, with 10 babies registered as Deem in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Deem?

To consider, judge, or regard something in a particular way.

How many people are called Deem in the UK?

A total of 49 babies have been registered as Deem across the 8 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.