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Jakeem

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Jakeem Pronunciation

Jakeem is pronounced jə-KEEM /dʒəˈkim/High

Meaning: From Hebrew Yakim/Jakim, 'he raises up, establishes'; a minor biblical name, with a modern Ja- ringMedium

In 30 seconds: Raised up and established: Jakeem is a deep-cut biblical name — 'he establishes' — that lands with a smooth, modern Ja- sound. Scriptural roots, contemporary cool.

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Origin MediumHebrew

MeaningFrom Hebrew Yakim/Jakim, 'he raises up, establishes'; a minor biblical name, with a modern Ja- ring

U.S. rank (2024)#3545 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births32 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2002

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,142

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Jakeem relates to the Hebrew name Yakim/Jakim, 'he raises up, establishes', borne by minor figures in Chronicles, from the root qum, 'to rise, stand'. Its smooth sound fits the modern Ja- naming family (Jakeem, Hakeem, Rakeem).

It registers thinly in recent records. Rare, established at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Jakeem comes from a Hebrew root meaning 'to raise up, to establish' — the same root that gives names like Joachim and Jehoiakim their sense of being set firmly in place by God.

Overall data confidence 68%

Behind the Name — Jakim — root etymology

Variations

YakimJakimJakeim

Nicknames

Keem

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Hashem— shares the -em ending

Salem— shares the -em ending

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Jakeem?

Jakeem is pronounced jə-KEEM (/dʒəˈkim/). Press play above to hear Jakeem said aloud.

How do you say Jakeem?

Jakeem is said jə-KEEM (/dʒəˈkim/). Press play above to hear Jakeem said aloud.

What does the name Jakeem mean?

Jakeem is Hebrew for 'he raises up, establishes', a minor biblical name.

Is Jakeem a boy or girl name?

Jakeem is a boy's name.

How popular is Jakeem?

Jakeem is a rare name in the U.S.