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Akeem

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Pronounced uh-KEEM /ษ™.หˆkim/Medium

Meaning: Wise, judicious (variant of Hakeem)Medium

In 30 seconds: Akeem is an Arabic name meaning 'wise' or 'judicious', a variant of Hakeem.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningWise, judicious (variant of Hakeem)
U.S. rank (2024)#1476 โ†— Rising
2024 U.S. births122 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1990
Total births (all-time)โ‰ˆ 6,753

Popularity in the U.S. ยท SSA data

peak 199019722024

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

History & Origin

Akeem is a variant of Hakeem, an Arabic name that means 'wise' or 'judicious'. The sense points to sound judgment and good counsel. Dropping the initial H gives the more streamlined spelling familiar in English.

Its two strong syllables and long vowel give it a confident, resonant sound while keeping its Arabic meaning of wisdom.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Akeem is 'origin uncertain', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name - Akeem โ€” etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration โ€” 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Hakeemโ€” the fuller Arabic name Akeem is a variant of, with the same 'wise' meaning
Hakimโ€” shares the same Arabic root for wisdom in a closely related spelling

Frequently Asked

What does the name Akeem mean?

Akeem is usually explained as meaning 'origin uncertain' and is most often linked with African American tradition.

How do you pronounce Akeem?

It's commonly said uh-KEEM /ษ™.หˆkim/.

Is Akeem a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Akeem is used as a boy name.

How popular is Akeem?

In 2024, Akeem ranked #1476 in the U.S. for boys, with 122 births recorded.