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Joakim

♂ Boy

Pronounced YOH-ah-kim /ˈjoʊ.ɑ.kɪm/Medium

Meaning: A Scandinavian form of Joachim — from the Hebrew Yehoyaqim, 'raised by Yahweh; God will establish/raise up'Low

In 30 seconds: Raised by Yahweh; God will establish: Joakim is a Scandinavian form of Joachim. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'YOH-ah-kim').
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Origin LowScandinavian, Hebrew
MeaningA Scandinavian form of Joachim — from the Hebrew Yehoyaqim, 'raised by Yahweh; God will establish/raise up'
U.S. rank (2024)#8606 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2014
Total births (all-time)≈ 150

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201420062024

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

Joakim is a Scandinavian form of Joachim — from the Hebrew Yehoyaqim, 'raised by Yahweh; God will establish/raise up'. A lyrical, classic name (said 'YOH-ah-kim').

In the U.S. it appears in Scandinavian families. Rare, raised-by-Yahweh at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Joachim means 'raised by Yahweh; God will establish' in Hebrew — Joakim is the Scandinavian form, lyrical and classic (said 'YOH-ah-kim').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Joakim — form of Joachim

Variations

JoachimJokimJakim

Nicknames

Jo

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Joakim mean?

Joakim is a Scandinavian form of Joachim — Hebrew 'raised by Yahweh; God will establish'.

How do you pronounce Joakim?

It's said YOH-ah-kim /ˈjoʊ.ɑ.kɪm/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Joakim a boy or girl name?

Joakim is a boy's name.

How popular is Joakim?

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

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