Rising since 1998, #7,194 for boys today.
Popularity of Zaim since 1998
Babies named Zaim per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 48 |
| 2010s | 89 |
| 2020s | 80 |
Meaning & origin
The name Zaim has been steadily rising in popularity since its first recorded U.S. appearance in 1998. In 2025, it ranked 7194 with approximately 1 in 155,280 newborns given the name. Its peak year was 2024, indicating growing modern appeal. As a name of Arabic origin meaning 'leader', Zaim carries a strong, aspirational quality. While not yet widespread among U.S. states, its upward trajectory suggests increasing recognition among families seeking a distinctive yet meaningful name.
Zaim derives from the Arabic word 'زعيم' (za'eem), meaning 'leader' or 'chief'. It is used as a given name across the Arabic-speaking world, particularly in the Levant and North Africa, reflecting qualities of leadership and authority.
“Zaim” around the world
Where Zaim lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
50
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Zai, Zaimy
Variants: Za'im
Sibling names for Zaim
Names that share Zaim's style, for a brother or sister.
