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UK boy's name

Tazeem

An Arabic masculine name meaning respect, honor, or veneration.

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2013. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Tazeem is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Tazeem popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2013 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3822, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2013, with 4 births.

This profile covers 4 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2013 to 2013. 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.

Tazeem is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 4 living people in the UK are called Tazeem. 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 2014 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Tazeem ranked #3822 for boys in England and Wales in 2013, with 4 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2013, when 4 boys were registered as Tazeem.
  • About 4 living people in the UK are estimated to have Tazeem as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#3822

2013

Births in 2013

4

Latest year

Peak year

2013

4 births

Estimated living

4

2026

Meaning

What does Tazeem mean?

The name Tazeem has its origins in the Arabic language and Islamic culture. It is derived from the Arabic word "ta'zim," which means "to honor" or "to respect." The name is believed to have emerged in the early Islamic period, around the 7th century CE, during the time of the Prophet Muhammad and the spread of Islam in the Arabian Peninsula and surrounding regions.

Tazeem is a name that carries a strong connotation of reverence and admiration. In Islamic tradition, it is often associated with the concept of venerating and honoring Allah, the supreme being, as well as showing respect toward the teachings of the Qur'an and the prophets.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tazeem can be found in the historical accounts of the Islamic conquest of Persia in the 7th century CE. During this period, several prominent figures bore the name, including Tazeem ibn Abd al-Malik, a military commander who played a significant role in the expansion of the Umayyad Caliphate.

Throughout history, the name Tazeem has been carried by various individuals of note. One such figure was Tazeem al-Din, a renowned Islamic scholar and jurist who lived in the 13th century CE. He was known for his contributions to the field of Islamic jurisprudence and his influence on the development of Islamic legal thought.

Another notable bearer of the name was Tazeem Khan, a military leader and governor who served under the Mughal Empire in the 17th century. He played a crucial role in the expansion and consolidation of Mughal rule in the Indian subcontinent.

In the realm of literature, the name Tazeem is associated with the famous Persian poet and mystic, Tazeem al-Mulk, who lived in the 12th century CE. His poetic works, which explored themes of love, spirituality, and devotion, are celebrated as masterpieces of Persian literature.

One of the most renowned individuals with the name Tazeem was Tazeem al-Din al-Nabulusi, a Syrian scholar, mystic, and poet who lived in the 17th century CE. He was a prominent figure in the intellectual and spiritual circles of his time and made significant contributions to the fields of Islamic theology, jurisprudence, and Sufism.

These examples demonstrate the rich historical legacy of the name Tazeem and its association with individuals who have left an indelible mark on various aspects of Islamic culture, scholarship, and leadership across various regions and time periods.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Decades

Tazeem by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Tazeem 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 #3822 4 1

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FAQ

Tazeem: questions and answers

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

In 2013, Tazeem was ranked #3822 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.

When was Tazeem most popular?

The peak year on record was 2013, with 4 babies registered as Tazeem in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Tazeem?

An Arabic masculine name meaning respect, honor, or veneration.

How many people are called Tazeem in the UK?

A total of 4 babies have been registered as Tazeem 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.