Rising since 2008, #4,539 for boys today.
Popularity of Taym since 2008
Babies named Taym per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2016, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Taym's real moment was 2023.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 17 |
| 2010s | 204 |
| 2020s | 142 |
Meaning & origin
Taym entered U.S. records in 2008, a relatively recent addition to the naming landscape. It has been steadily rising in usage, reaching its peak rank of 4,539 in 2025, the latest data year. The name is drawn from the Arabic root meaning 'servant' and is commonly paired with divine attributes in compound names. Despite its rarity, its simple sound and strong meaning have given it a quiet but growing appeal among families seeking an authentic Arabic name with a clear sense of servitude and devotion. Taym's trajectory shows consistent uptick, reflecting broader trends in the adoption of Arabic names in the United States. No top states are recorded yet, suggesting its distribution remains thin across the country. For parents looking for a name that is both distinctive and grounded in a deep cultural tradition, Taym offers a concise and powerful choice.
Taym derives from the Arabic root t-y-m, meaning 'to serve' or 'to worship'. In Arabic naming tradition, Taym often appears in compound forms like Taym Allah (servant of God) or Taym al-Malik. It is a relatively uncommon given name in the modern era but has historical usage in the Islamic world.
“Taym” around the world
Where Taym lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
45
babies in 2024
Quebec
12
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Taim
Sibling names for Taym
Names that share Taym's style, for a brother or sister.
