Ikeem

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Pronounced ih-KEEM /ɪˈkim/Medium

Meaning: A form/spelling of Hakeem/Akeem — from the Arabic hakim, 'wise; intelligent; a judge/sage'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Wise; intelligent: Ikeem is a form of Hakeem/Akeem. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'ih-KEEM').

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Origin LowArabic

MeaningA form/spelling of Hakeem/Akeem — from the Arabic hakim, 'wise; intelligent; a judge/sage'; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#8558 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1991

Total births (all-time)≈ 365

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

Ikeem is a form/spelling of Hakeem/Akeem — from the Arabic hakim, 'wise; intelligent; a judge/sage' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'ih-KEEM').

In the U.S. it appears in African-American families. Rare in this form, wise-and-intelligent at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Hakeem means 'wise; intelligent; a judge/sage' in Arabic — Ikeem is a form of it, crisp and modern (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'ih-KEEM').

Overall data confidence 34%

References — Hakeem — routes layered

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ikeem mean?

Ikeem is a form of Hakeem/Akeem — Arabic 'wise; intelligent; a judge/sage'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Ikeem?

It's said ih-KEEM /ɪˈkim/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Ikeem a boy or girl name?

Ikeem is a boy's name.

How popular is Ikeem?

Ikeem is a very rare name in the U.S.