UK boy's name
Taym
A masculine Arabic name meaning flourishing time or season.
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.
Taym is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Taym popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2921, with 7 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2017, with 14 births.
This profile covers 99 England and Wales registrations across 15 recorded years from 2008 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 50% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 98 living people in the UK are called Taym. 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
- • Taym ranked #2921 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 7 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2017, when 14 boys were registered as Taym.
- • About 98 living people in the UK are estimated to have Taym as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2921
2024
Births in 2024
7
Latest year
Peak year
2017
14 births
Estimated living
98
2026
Meaning
What does Taym mean?
The name Taym is a relatively uncommon given name with roots that can be traced back to ancient times. It is believed to have originated from the Arabic language, where it is derived from the word "taym," which means "blessed" or "fortunate." This name was particularly prevalent in the Middle Eastern region during the medieval period.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Taym can be found in the Qur'an, the central religious text of Islam. In the Qur'an, Taym is mentioned as the name of a tribe that resided in the Arabian Peninsula during the 7th century. This tribe was known for its warriors and their fierce loyalty to their ancestral traditions.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Taym. One of the most prominent among them was Taym ibn Abi Thabit (630-704 CE), a renowned Arab poet and scholar who lived during the Umayyad Caliphate. His poetry was widely celebrated for its eloquence and depth, and he was regarded as one of the greatest literary figures of his time.
Another historical figure who carried the name Taym was Taym al-Dat (730-800 CE), a prominent Islamic theologian and philosopher from Basra, modern-day Iraq. He was known for his contributions to the field of Islamic jurisprudence and his influential works on Islamic ethics and morality.
In the realm of military history, Taym al-Ansari (unknown birth and death dates) was a notable Arabian military commander who fought alongside the Prophet Muhammad in several battles during the early days of Islam. He was renowned for his bravery and strategic skills on the battlefield.
Moving forward in time, Taym al-Rifai (1119-1182 CE) was a renowned Sufi mystic and poet from modern-day Iran. His spiritual teachings and poetic works had a profound impact on the development of Sufism, a mystical branch of Islam, and continue to be studied and revered by Sufi practitioners to this day.
Another figure of note was Taym al-Din al-Razi (1149-1209 CE), a Persian polymath who made significant contributions to various fields, including mathematics, astronomy, philosophy, and medicine. He was highly respected for his vast knowledge and his innovative approaches to scientific inquiry.
These are just a few examples of the many individuals throughout history who have borne the name Taym. While not an extremely common name, it has left an indelible mark on various cultures and disciplines, reflecting its deep-rooted connection to the rich tapestry of human civilization.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Taym over time
The chart below shows babies named Taym registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2008 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 Taym, the clearest high point is 2017. The latest England and Wales figure is 7 births in 2024, compared with 14 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Taym by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Taym 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 | #2867 | 34 | 5 |
| 2010s | #3015 | 62 | 9 |
| 2000s | #4432 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Taym
- 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
Taym: questions and answers
How popular is the name Taym in the UK right now?
In 2024, Taym was ranked #2921 for boys in England and Wales, with 7 births registered.
When was Taym most popular?
The peak year on record was 2017, with 14 babies registered as Taym in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Taym?
A masculine Arabic name meaning flourishing time or season.
How many people are called Taym in the UK?
A total of 99 babies have been registered as Taym across the 15 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.