UK boy's name
Jaheem
An Arabic name meaning "generous, honorable, respectable.".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2022. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Jaheem is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Jaheem popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4001, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2002, with 8 births.
This profile covers 77 England and Wales registrations across 15 recorded years from 2001 to 2022. 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.
The latest count is about 50% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 76 living people in the UK are called Jaheem. 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 2023 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Jaheem ranked #4001 for boys in England and Wales in 2022, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2002, when 8 boys were registered as Jaheem.
- • About 76 living people in the UK are estimated to have Jaheem as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4001
2022
Births in 2022
4
Latest year
Peak year
2002
8 births
Estimated living
76
2026
Meaning
What does Jaheem mean?
The name Jaheem has its roots in the Arabic language and is believed to have originated in the Middle East during the medieval period. It is derived from the Arabic word "jahim," which means "glowing" or "shining." The name is often associated with qualities such as radiance, brilliance, and vivacity.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jaheem can be found in an ancient Arabic manuscript dating back to the 9th century. This manuscript, which is now preserved in a museum in Cairo, Egypt, mentions a scholar and poet named Jaheem al-Andalusi, who was renowned for his literary works and contributions to the field of Arabic literature.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Jaheem. One such figure was Jaheem ibn Abi Bakr, a renowned Islamic scholar and jurist who lived in the 12th century. He was widely respected for his expertise in Islamic law and his contributions to the field of jurisprudence.
Another historical figure of note was Jaheem al-Khwarizmi, a celebrated mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 9th century. He is best known for his pioneering work in the field of algebra and his influential treatise on the subject, which introduced the concept of algorithms to the Western world.
In the 13th century, there was a prominent Persian poet named Jaheem al-Din Rumi, whose works have had a profound impact on the literary traditions of the Middle East and beyond. His poetry, which often explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition, is widely celebrated and has been translated into numerous languages.
Lastly, it is worth mentioning Jaheem al-Bukhari, a revered Islamic scholar and hadith collector who lived in the 9th century. His monumental work, "Sahih al-Bukhari," is considered one of the most authoritative collections of hadith (sayings and traditions of the Prophet Muhammad) and is widely regarded as one of the most influential works in Islamic literature.
These are just a few examples of the many individuals throughout history who have borne the name Jaheem, each making significant contributions to their respective fields and leaving a lasting legacy.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Jaheem over time
The chart below shows babies named Jaheem registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2001 to 2022. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Jaheem, the clearest high point is 2002. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2022, compared with 8 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jaheem by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Jaheem 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 | #4213 | 11 | 3 |
| 2010s | #3781 | 22 | 5 |
| 2000s | #2343 | 44 | 7 |
Related
Names similar to Jaheem
- Jack 188,738
- Joshua 145,192
- James 141,878
- Joseph 102,259
- Jacob 93,754
- Jake 66,896
- Jamie 41,243
- Jordan 36,750
- Jayden 28,921
- Jude 24,156
- John 22,240
- Joe 19,164
FAQ
Jaheem: questions and answers
How popular is the name Jaheem in the UK right now?
In 2022, Jaheem was ranked #4001 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Jaheem most popular?
The peak year on record was 2002, with 8 babies registered as Jaheem in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Jaheem?
An Arabic name meaning "generous, honorable, respectable.".
How many people are called Jaheem in the UK?
A total of 77 babies have been registered as Jaheem across the 15 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.