UK boy's name
Jahime
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "beautiful" or "precious.".
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.
Jahime is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Jahime 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.
Jahime is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Jahime. 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
- • Jahime ranked #3467 for boys in England and Wales in 2003, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2003, when 3 boys were registered as Jahime.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Jahime 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 Jahime mean?
The name Jahime has its origins in the Aramaic language, which was widely spoken in the Middle East during ancient times. It is believed to have derived from the Aramaic root "yhm," which means "life" or "to live." The name Jahime can be interpreted as "one who brings life" or "one who is full of life."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jahime can be found in the ancient Aramaic texts dating back to the 6th century BCE. These texts mention a person named Jahime, who was a merchant and traveler in the region around modern-day Syria and Iraq. However, there is limited information available about this individual's life and accomplishments.
In the 3rd century CE, a prominent scholar and philosopher named Jahime ben Ezra lived in the city of Babylon (modern-day Iraq). He was renowned for his contributions to the study of astronomy and mathematics, and his works were widely read and influential during that time.
During the medieval period, a notable figure named Jahime al-Andalusi (born in 1050 CE in Cordoba, Spain) gained recognition for his expertise in medicine and philosophy. He authored several treatises on topics ranging from astronomy to ethics, which were widely circulated in the Islamic world.
In the 15th century, a Persian poet named Jahime Khatun (born in 1421 CE in Herat, Afghanistan) gained fame for her beautiful and thought-provoking verses. Her poetry often explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition, and she was celebrated as one of the finest poets of her time.
Another historical figure bearing the name Jahime was a 16th-century Ottoman military leader named Jahime Pasha (born in 1530 CE in present-day Turkey). He played a significant role in the Ottoman Empire's conquests and territorial expansion during that period, leading numerous successful military campaigns.
While the name Jahime has its roots in ancient Aramaic language and culture, it has been used across various regions and time periods, with individuals bearing this name making notable contributions in fields such as philosophy, literature, and military leadership.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Jahime by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Jahime 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 Jahime
- 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
Jahime: questions and answers
How popular is the name Jahime in the UK right now?
In 2003, Jahime was ranked #3467 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Jahime most popular?
The peak year on record was 2003, with 3 babies registered as Jahime in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Jahime?
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "beautiful" or "precious.".
How many people are called Jahime in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Jahime 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.