Holding steady.
Popularity of Jakim since 1981
Babies named Jakim per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 18 |
| 1990s | 48 |
| 2000s | 70 |
| 2010s | 27 |
| 2020s | 23 |
Meaning & origin
Jakim is a rare biblical name with a clear meaning but little modern use in the United States. It first appeared in the Social Security records in 1981 and has never achieved a rank in the top 1000 names. Its peak year, 2000, saw only a handful of births, and the trajectory since has remained stable at extremely low numbers. As a variant of Jehoiakim, it carries Old Testament roots but has not seen the revival that other biblical names have experienced. Its rarity may appeal to parents seeking an uncommon and distinctive name with a strong etymological foundation.
Jakim is a variant of the Hebrew name Jehoiakim (Yəhoyaqim), meaning 'Yahweh will establish'. In the Old Testament, Jehoiakim was a king of Judah. The shortened form Jakim appears in some biblical genealogies, though it has never been common. As a modern given name, it remains rare in the United States.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jak
Sibling names for Jakim
Names that share Jakim's style, for a brother or sister.
