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Akeema

ah-KEE-mah · Of uncertain origin; likely a modern invented name or a variant of Akeema, possibly influenced by names like Keema or Aisha.

Peak popularity
1990
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Akeema since 1984

Babies named Akeema per year in U.S. Social Security records.

613191990200020102020Most births 1990Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1980s28
1990s62
2000s12
2010s17
2020s0

Meaning & origin

Akeema is a rare modern name that first entered U.S. records in 1984, peaking in usage in 1990. It has never ranked among the top 1000 names, reflecting its niche appeal. The name's trajectory has been stable, with occasional births each year, mostly concentrated in the 1990s decade. Its origins are unclear, but it may be a feminine variant of Akeem, itself a form of Hakeem, an Arabic name meaning 'wise.' Akeema is used almost exclusively for girls and has no recorded top states, indicating its geographic spread is broad but thin. The name's modern coinage and gentle sound make it a distinctive choice.

Akeema first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1984, suggesting a modern coinage. It may be a feminine respelling of Akeem, which itself is a variant of Hakeem, an Arabic name meaning 'wise' or 'judicious,' but the connection is speculative. The name saw its peak usage in 1990 and has remained stable since, used almost exclusively for girls.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Kee, Keema, Aki

Variants: Akeemah, Akeem

Sibling names for Akeema

Names that share Akeema's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Aaliyah, Imani, Zahara, Kiana, Nia

Brothers: Akeem, Jamal, Malik, Tariq, Xavier

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Akeema mean?
The meaning of Akeema is uncertain. It may be a modern invented name or a feminine variant of Akeem, which is derived from the Arabic Hakeem meaning 'wise.'
How popular is Akeema?
Akeema has never ranked in the U.S. top 1000. It first appeared in 1984, peaked in 1990, and remains rare.
Is Akeema a boy or girl name?
Akeema is almost exclusively used as a girl's name based on U.S. Social Security data.