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Achim

♂ Boy

Pronounced AH-khim /ˈa.xɪm/Medium

Meaning: Achim is a German short form of Joachim, from the Hebrew Yehoyaqim, 'raised (or established) by God (Yah).' Achim also appears independently as a Hebrew name. Both routes carry the same divine root.Low

In 30 seconds: A German short form of Joachim: Achim means 'raised by God' (said 'AH-khim'). It's a Hebrew-rooted name too.
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Origin MediumGerman, Hebrew
MeaningAchim is a German short form of Joachim, from the Hebrew Yehoyaqim, 'raised (or established) by God (Yah).' Achim also appears independently as a Hebrew name. Both routes carry the same divine root.
U.S. rank (2025)#10713 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 27

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202520172025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Achim arose as a German short form of Joachim, itself from the Hebrew Yehoyaqim, 'raised by God.' Long familiar across German-speaking Europe, it also stands as a Hebrew name; a compact, heritage-rich pick (said 'AH-khim').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S., more familiar in Germany. Rare here, German-Hebrew, and trim.

Did you know? Achim is the trim German nickname for Joachim — from a Hebrew root meaning 'raised (or established) by God.' It doubles as a Hebrew name in its own right (said 'AH-khim').
Overall data confidence 56%
References — Achim — German short form of Joachim; Hebrew root 'raised by God'

Variations

JoachimAkimJochem

Nicknames

AchiKim

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If you like Achim…

Joachim— the fuller name Achim shortens
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Nachman— a like Hebrew-rooted boy's name
Levi— a like compact Hebrew pick

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Achim mean?

Achim is a German short form of Joachim, from a Hebrew root meaning 'raised (or established) by God.' It also stands as a Hebrew name.

How do you pronounce Achim?

It's said AH-khim /ˈa.xɪm/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Achim a boy or girl name?

Achim is a boy's name.

How popular is Achim?

Achim is rare in the U.S. but more familiar in Germany.

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