UK boy's name
Tameem
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "complete" or "perfect".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Tameem is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Tameem popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2263, with 10 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2008, with 13 births.
This profile covers 186 England and Wales registrations across 29 recorded years from 1996 to 2024. 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 77% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 185 living people in the UK are called Tameem. 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 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Tameem ranked #2263 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 10 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2008, when 13 boys were registered as Tameem.
- • About 185 living people in the UK are estimated to have Tameem as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2263
2024
Births in 2024
10
Latest year
Peak year
2008
13 births
Estimated living
185
2026
Meaning
What does Tameem mean?
The name Tameem originates from the Arabic language and culture. It is derived from the Arabic word "tamm," which means "perfect" or "complete." The name has been in use since ancient times in the Arab world and the broader Islamic world.
One of the earliest known historical references to the name Tameem can be found in the Quran, the holy book of Islam. In the Quran, the name is mentioned as one of the tribes of Arabia during the time of Prophet Muhammad in the 7th century.
The name Tameem has been borne by various notable figures throughout history. One of the earliest recorded examples is Tameem ibn Aws al-Dari, a companion of Prophet Muhammad who lived in the 7th century. He was known for his bravery and wisdom and played a significant role in the early days of Islam.
Another prominent figure with the name Tameem was Tameem ibn Babak, a Persian poet and philosopher who lived in the 9th century. He was renowned for his profound works on philosophy, mysticism, and literature.
In the 12th century, Tameem ibn al-Muizz was a Fatimid caliph who ruled over parts of modern-day Egypt and Syria. He was known for his patronage of the arts and architecture, and his reign saw the construction of many magnificent buildings and monuments.
During the 13th century, Tameem al-Dari was a renowned Islamic scholar and jurist from Damascus. He made significant contributions to the study and interpretation of Islamic law and jurisprudence.
In more recent times, Tameem Youness was a Palestinian writer and poet who lived in the 20th century. He was celebrated for his powerful and evocative works that explored the themes of exile, identity, and resistance.
These are just a few examples of the many notable figures throughout history who have borne the name Tameem. The name's rich heritage and deep-rooted connections to the Arab and Islamic world have contributed to its enduring popularity and significance.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Tameem over time
The chart below shows babies named Tameem registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Tameem, the clearest high point is 2008. The latest England and Wales figure is 10 births in 2024, compared with 13 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tameem by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Tameem 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 | #3531 | 28 | 5 |
| 2010s | #2686 | 77 | 10 |
| 2000s | #2459 | 66 | 10 |
| 1990s | #2551 | 15 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Tameem
- Thomas 160,894
- Tyler 42,147
- Theo 40,594
- Toby 32,482
- Theodore 30,211
- Tommy 25,300
- Teddy 20,781
- Taylor 14,354
- Tobias 13,102
- Tom 9,822
- Tristan 9,171
- Timothy 6,200
FAQ
Tameem: questions and answers
How popular is the name Tameem in the UK right now?
In 2024, Tameem was ranked #2263 for boys in England and Wales, with 10 births registered.
When was Tameem most popular?
The peak year on record was 2008, with 13 babies registered as Tameem in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Tameem?
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "complete" or "perfect".
How many people are called Tameem in the UK?
A total of 186 babies have been registered as Tameem across the 29 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.