Rising since 2004, #2,145 for boys today.
Popularity of Tamim since 1993
Babies named Tamim per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2017, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Tamim's real moment was 2025.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 22 |
| 2000s | 40 |
| 2010s | 357 |
| 2020s | 279 |
Meaning & origin
Tamim entered U.S. records in 1993 and has shown steady growth, with its rank currently at 2,145 and climbing. The name peaked in 2025 with its highest usage yet, reflecting a rising trajectory since 2004. About 1 in 25,494 boys are named Tamim, and it is most common in Michigan, New York, and California. The name's completeness and tribal heritage give it a dignified resonance.
Tamim is derived from the Arabic root t-m-m, meaning 'to be complete' or 'perfect.' It is also associated with the Banu Tamim, a prominent Arabian tribe. The name has been used across the Arabic-speaking world for centuries.
Where Tamim is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Tamim” around the world
Where Tamim lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
45
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tami, Tim
Sibling names for Tamim
Names that share Tamim's style, for a brother or sister.
