Declining since 2011, #8,910 for boys today.
Popularity of Faheem since 1976
Babies named Faheem per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2008, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Faheem's real moment was 1977.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 77 |
| 1980s | 129 |
| 1990s | 185 |
| 2000s | 174 |
| 2010s | 170 |
| 2020s | 73 |
Meaning & origin
Faheem is a name of Arabic origin meaning 'intelligent' or 'discerning.' It first appeared in U.S. records in 1976, and its peak year was 1977, though recent decades have seen a decline in usage. As of 2025, it ranks 8910th nationally, with a trajectory showing falling popularity since 2011. The name is primarily used within Muslim communities and carries a strong, positive meaning related to wisdom and understanding.
Faheem is an Arabic name derived from the root f-h-m (ف ه م), meaning "to understand." It is commonly used across the Arabic-speaking world and in Muslim communities globally. The name appears in classical Arabic literature and remains popular due to its positive connotation of wisdom and insight.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Fah, Heem
Sibling names for Faheem
Names that share Faheem's style, for a brother or sister.
