UK boy's name
Khadeem
A masculine Arabic name meaning "servant" or "one who serves".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2012. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Khadeem is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Khadeem popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2012 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4805, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2012, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2012 to 2012. 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.
Khadeem is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Khadeem. 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 2013 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Khadeem ranked #4805 for boys in England and Wales in 2012, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2012, when 3 boys were registered as Khadeem.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Khadeem as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4805
2012
Births in 2012
3
Latest year
Peak year
2012
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Khadeem mean?
The name Khadeem has its origins in the Arabic language and is derived from the word "khadim," which means "servant" or "attendant." It is often associated with a person who is devoted to serving others or performing acts of service.
The name Khadeem can be traced back to the early days of Islam, as it is mentioned in several Islamic texts and scriptures. In the Quran, the word "khadim" is used to describe those who serve in the mosques or serve the needs of the community.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Khadeem dates back to the 7th century, when a companion of the Prophet Muhammad, named Khadeem ibn Khalid, was mentioned in historical records. He was known for his devotion to the Islamic faith and his willingness to serve others.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Khadeem. In the 9th century, Khadeem al-Baghdadi was a renowned Islamic scholar and writer who contributed significantly to the field of literature and poetry. He was born in Baghdad in 783 CE and died in 870 CE.
Another prominent individual with the name Khadeem was Khadeem al-Hariri, a 12th-century poet and scholar from Basra, modern-day Iraq. He is best known for his collection of maqamat (rhymed prose pieces), which are considered masterpieces of Arabic literature.
In more recent times, Khadeem Hussain Rizvi was a Pakistani religious scholar and the founder of the Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan political party. He was born in 1966 and passed away in 2020.
Khadeem Ali was a renowned Bangladeshi writer and journalist who made significant contributions to the literary and journalism fields in his country. He was born in 1952 and died in 2017.
Khadeem Hussain was a Pakistani cricketer who played for the national team in the 1970s and 1980s. He was born in 1951 and is remembered for his impressive bowling performances during his career.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Khadeem by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Khadeem 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4805 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Khadeem: questions and answers
How popular is the name Khadeem in the UK right now?
In 2012, Khadeem was ranked #4805 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Khadeem most popular?
The peak year on record was 2012, with 3 babies registered as Khadeem in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Khadeem?
A masculine Arabic name meaning "servant" or "one who serves".
How many people are called Khadeem in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Khadeem 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.