Azeem

♂ Boy

Pronounced ah-ZEEM /ɑˈzim/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic azim, 'great, magnificent, supreme, mighty' — one of the names of God (al-Azim)High

In 30 seconds: Great and magnificent: Azeem is Arabic for 'great, supreme'. Powerful, dignified, and warm — a name of grandeur.

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Origin HighArabic

MeaningFrom Arabic azim, 'great, magnificent, supreme, mighty' — one of the names of God (al-Azim)

U.S. rank (2025)#4414 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births23 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 642

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Azeem comes from Arabic azim, 'great, magnificent, supreme, mighty' — al-Azim, 'the Magnificent', is a name of God. A powerful, dignified name across the Muslim world.

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare, great at the root, and powerful.

Did you know? Azeem means 'great, magnificent, supreme' in Arabic — al-Azim, 'the Magnificent', is one of the names of God; a powerful, dignified name.

Overall data confidence 82%

Arabic references — azim — etymology

Variations

AzimAdheem

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Azeem mean?

Azeem is Arabic for 'great, magnificent, supreme'.

How do you pronounce Azeem?

It's said ah-ZEEM /ɑˈzim/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Azeem a boy or girl name?

Azeem is a boy's name.

How popular is Azeem?

Azeem is a rare name in the U.S.