UK boy's name
Zaim
A masculine Arabic name derived from the word "za'im", meaning "leader" or "chief".
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.
Zaim is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Zaim popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1517, with 17 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 17 births.
This profile covers 105 England and Wales registrations across 20 recorded years from 1997 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, 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.
Zaim is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 107 living people in the UK are called Zaim. 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
- • Zaim ranked #1517 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 17 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2024, when 17 boys were registered as Zaim.
- • Zaim ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #727 in 2024.
- • About 107 living people in the UK are estimated to have Zaim as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#1517
2024
Births in 2024
17
Latest year
Peak year
2024
17 births
Estimated living
107
2026
Meaning
What does Zaim mean?
The name Zaim originates from the Arabic language and has its roots in the Islamic culture. It is derived from the Arabic word "za'im," which means "leader" or "chief." The name gained prominence during the early Islamic era, particularly in the regions of the Middle East and North Africa.
In ancient times, the name Zaim was often associated with prominent figures in Islamic history, such as military commanders, religious scholars, and political leaders. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the writings of renowned Islamic historians, who documented the lives of influential individuals bearing this name.
One notable historical figure with the name Zaim was Zaim al-Dawla, a 10th-century Arab military commander who served under the Abbasid Caliphate. He played a crucial role in defending the city of Baghdad against invading forces and was renowned for his strategic prowess on the battlefield.
Another prominent individual with the name Zaim was Zaim al-Din Isfahani, a 12th-century Persian scholar and poet. He was highly regarded for his contributions to the field of literature and Islamic philosophy, and his works continue to be studied and celebrated by scholars today.
In the 13th century, Zaim al-Mulk Isfahani, a renowned Persian statesman and vizier, served under the Seljuk Empire. He was known for his diplomatic skills and played a pivotal role in maintaining stability and prosperity within the empire.
During the Ottoman Empire, the name Zaim was often associated with military leaders and provincial governors. One such figure was Zaim Pasha, a 16th-century Ottoman statesman and governor who held significant influence in various regions of the empire.
Another notable historical figure with the name Zaim was Zaim Efendi, an 18th-century Ottoman scholar and calligrapher. His exceptional calligraphic works were highly revered, and he is regarded as one of the most skilled calligraphers in Ottoman history.
While the name Zaim has its origins in the Arabic language and Islamic culture, it has also been adopted and used in various regions and cultures throughout history, reflecting the diverse influences and interactions between civilizations.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Zaim over time
The chart below shows babies named Zaim registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1997 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 Zaim, the clearest high point is 2024. The latest England and Wales figure is 17 births in 2024, compared with 17 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Zaim by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Zaim 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 | #3117 | 31 | 4 |
| 2010s | #3664 | 44 | 9 |
| 2000s | #3101 | 27 | 6 |
| 1990s | #2859 | 3 | 1 |
Geography
Where Zaim is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Zaim. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Zaim ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #727 in 2024.
Across the UK
Zaim in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#727 in 2024
1 years of NRS records, 3 total registered
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Names similar to Zaim
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- Zach 4,754
- Zayn 4,326
- Zachariah 3,234
- Zion 3,141
- Zane 2,818
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FAQ
Zaim: questions and answers
How popular is the name Zaim in the UK right now?
In 2024, Zaim was ranked #1517 for boys in England and Wales, with 17 births registered.
When was Zaim most popular?
The peak year on record was 2024, with 17 babies registered as Zaim in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Zaim?
A masculine Arabic name derived from the word "za'im", meaning "leader" or "chief".
How many people are called Zaim in the UK?
A total of 105 babies have been registered as Zaim across the 20 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 3 more in Scotland.
Where is Zaim most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Zaim ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #727 in 2024. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
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.