Declining since 2016, #13,208 for girls today.
Popularity of Deem since 2012
Babies named Deem per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 86 |
| 2020s | 56 |
Meaning & origin
Deem is a modern and uncommon name that first entered U.S. birth records in 2012. Its rank in 2025 places it at 13,208, reflecting its rarity with an occurrence rate of approximately 1 in 267,878 births. The name reached its peak in popularity in 2023, and since 2016 its trajectory has been falling. Although its etymology is uncertain, Deem may be related to names like Deema or Diya, giving it potential connections to Arabic and Sanskrit roots respectively. Without any historical usage or famous bearers, Deem represents a contemporary naming choice, possibly a creative spelling or a blend of popular sounds. Its novelty and melodic simplicity may appeal to parents seeking a distinctive yet easy-to-pronounce name.
Deem is a modern name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2012. It may be a phonetic variant of the Arabic name Deema (meaning 'rain cloud') or an elaboration of the Sanskrit-derived Diya (meaning 'light' or 'lamp'), but its precise derivation is unclear. The name has no long history of use and is likely a contemporary coinage.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Deem
Names that share Deem's style, for a brother or sister.
