UK boy's name
Shakeem
An Arabic name meaning "thankful" or "grateful".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2019. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Shakeem is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Shakeem popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2019 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4702, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2001, with 4 births.
This profile covers 31 England and Wales registrations across 9 recorded years from 1996 to 2019. 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 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 31 living people in the UK are called Shakeem. 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 2020 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Shakeem ranked #4702 for boys in England and Wales in 2019, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2001, when 4 boys were registered as Shakeem.
- • About 31 living people in the UK are estimated to have Shakeem as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4702
2019
Births in 2019
3
Latest year
Peak year
2001
4 births
Estimated living
31
2026
Meaning
What does Shakeem mean?
The name Shakeem has its origins in the Arabic language and can be traced back to the 7th century AD, during the time of the Islamic Golden Age. The name is believed to be derived from the Arabic word "shākir," which means "thankful" or "grateful."
This name gained popularity in the Middle East and North Africa, where Arabic culture and language flourished. It was commonly given to male children as a way to express gratitude and appreciation to Allah for the blessing of a child.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Shakeem can be found in the writings of the renowned Islamic scholar, Al-Ghazali (1058-1111 AD). In his works, he mentions a man named Shakeem who was known for his piety and dedication to the study of Islamic theology.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Shakeem. One of the most famous was Shakeem al-Baghdadi (1145-1219 AD), a renowned poet and philosopher from Baghdad. His works explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition, and he is considered one of the greatest literary figures of the Abbasid era.
Another prominent figure was Shakeem al-Ansari (1210-1288 AD), a Sufi mystic and scholar from Egypt. He was known for his teachings on self-discipline, devotion, and the pursuit of inner peace, which influenced many subsequent Sufi orders and practices.
In the 14th century, Shakeem al-Dimashqi (1325-1405 AD) was a renowned mathematician and astronomer from Damascus. He made significant contributions to the field of mathematics, particularly in the study of algebra and trigonometry.
During the Ottoman Empire, Shakeem Pasha (1550-1622 AD) was a prominent military commander and statesman. He played a crucial role in the expansion of the Ottoman Empire and was known for his strategic brilliance and leadership on the battlefield.
While the name Shakeem has its roots in Arabic culture, it has been adopted and adapted in various regions and cultures over the centuries, each with their own unique interpretations and associations.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Shakeem over time
The chart below shows babies named Shakeem registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2019. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Shakeem, the clearest high point is 2001. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2019, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Shakeem by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Shakeem 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 | #4727 | 12 | 4 |
| 2000s | #2772 | 16 | 4 |
| 1990s | #2863 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Shakeem
- Samuel 108,505
- Sebastian 33,008
- Sam 20,889
- Stanley 16,354
- Sonny 15,028
- Sean 15,006
- Scott 12,587
- Seth 9,841
- Syed 9,050
- Stephen 8,884
- Spencer 8,333
- Steven 6,970
FAQ
Shakeem: questions and answers
How popular is the name Shakeem in the UK right now?
In 2019, Shakeem was ranked #4702 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Shakeem most popular?
The peak year on record was 2001, with 4 babies registered as Shakeem in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Shakeem?
An Arabic name meaning "thankful" or "grateful".
How many people are called Shakeem in the UK?
A total of 31 babies have been registered as Shakeem across the 9 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.