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UK boy's name

Nahim

A Persian masculine name meaning "one who establishes peace.".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2006. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Nahim is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Nahim popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2006 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2870, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2001, with 6 births.

This profile covers 30 England and Wales registrations across 7 recorded years from 1996 to 2006. 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 83% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 30 living people in the UK are called Nahim. 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 2007 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Nahim ranked #2870 for boys in England and Wales in 2006, with 5 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2001, when 6 boys were registered as Nahim.
  • About 30 living people in the UK are estimated to have Nahim as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#2870

2006

Births in 2006

5

Latest year

Peak year

2001

6 births

Estimated living

30

2026

Meaning

What does Nahim mean?

The given name Nahim is believed to have its origins in the Arabic language and Islamic culture. The name is derived from the Arabic root word "naham," which means "gifted" or "blessed." It is thought to have first emerged in the Middle East region during the 7th century CE, around the time of the Islamic Golden Age.

Nahim is closely related to other Arabic names such as Naim, Naeem, and Naheem, which share similar meanings and linguistic roots. The name has been used predominantly in Arabic-speaking countries, particularly in the Middle East and North Africa.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Nahim is found in the writings of the famous Arab poet and scholar Al-Mutanabbi, who lived from 915 to 965 CE. In his poetry, Al-Mutanabbi made reference to a person named Nahim, suggesting that the name was in use during that era.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Nahim. One such figure was Nahim Ibn al-Muqri, a renowned Islamic scholar and philosopher who lived in the 10th century CE in what is now modern-day Iran. He was known for his contributions to the fields of theology and jurisprudence.

Another prominent bearer of the name was Nahim al-Ghazali, an influential Sufi mystic and theologian who lived in the 11th and 12th centuries CE. He is regarded as one of the most influential thinkers in the history of Islamic philosophy and is often referred to as the "Reviver of Religion."

In the realm of literature, Nahim al-Arabi was a notable Arab poet and writer who flourished in the 12th century CE. He was renowned for his poetic works, which addressed themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition.

During the Mamluk Sultanate of Egypt and Syria, which lasted from the 13th to the 16th century CE, there was a prominent military commander named Nahim al-Din al-Ghuri. He played a significant role in the battles against the Crusaders and is remembered for his military prowess and leadership.

In more recent times, one of the most famous individuals with the name Nahim was Nahim Bey, a 19th-century Ottoman statesman and diplomat. He served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs for the Ottoman Empire and played a crucial role in international relations during his tenure.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Nahim over time

The chart below shows babies named Nahim registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2006. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Nahim, the clearest high point is 2001. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2006, compared with 6 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Nahim
02356199620012006

Decades

Nahim by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Nahim 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 #2521 20 4
1990s #2734 10 3

Related

Names similar to Nahim

FAQ

Nahim: questions and answers

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

In 2006, Nahim was ranked #2870 for boys in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.

When was Nahim most popular?

The peak year on record was 2001, with 6 babies registered as Nahim in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Nahim?

A Persian masculine name meaning "one who establishes peace.".

How many people are called Nahim in the UK?

A total of 30 babies have been registered as Nahim across the 7 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.