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Faheem

♂ Boy

Pronounced fah-HEEM /faˈhiːm/Medium

Meaning: Faheem (Fahim) is an Arabic name meaning 'intelligent; understanding; quick to grasp; perceptive.' A virtue name praising the mind.Medium

In 30 seconds: A clever Arabic name: Faheem means 'intelligent; understanding' (said 'fah-HEEM'). Sharp, warm, and classic.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningFaheem (Fahim) is an Arabic name meaning 'intelligent; understanding; quick to grasp; perceptive.' A virtue name praising the mind.
U.S. rank (2025)#9168 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2008
Total births (all-time)≈ 808

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200819762025

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

Faheem (Fahim) is an Arabic name meaning 'intelligent; understanding; perceptive,' a virtue name honoring the mind. It is well used across the Arab world and South Asia — a warm, admiring pick (said 'fah-HEEM').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely, mostly in Muslim families. Rare, admiring, and classic.

Did you know? Faheem is Arabic for 'intelligent; understanding; perceptive' — a virtue name praising a quick, discerning mind, widely used across the Muslim world (said 'fah-HEEM').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Faheem — Arabic, 'intelligent; understanding'

Variations

FahimFaheemFaheim

Nicknames

FahiHeem

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Faheem mean?

Faheem is an Arabic name meaning 'intelligent; understanding; perceptive.'

How do you pronounce Faheem?

It's said fah-HEEM /faˈhiːm/ — two syllables, stress on the last.

Is Faheem a boy or girl name?

Faheem is a boy's name; the feminine is Fahima.

How popular is Faheem?

Faheem is rare in the U.S. and well used in the Muslim world.

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