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Joaquim
♂ Boy
Pronounced zhoo-ah-KEEM /ʒu.ɑˈkim/Medium
Meaning: Portuguese form of Joachim — 'Yahweh establishes' — Mary's traditional fatherHigh
In 30 seconds: Grandfather of grace, Lisbon-spelled: Joaquim — 'God will establish' — fathered Mary by tradition and Brazilian letters by Machado de Assis.
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MeaningPortuguese form of Joachim — 'Yahweh establishes' — Mary's traditional father
U.S. rank (2025)#4190 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births25 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 963
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
Joaquim is the Portuguese Joachim — Hebrew 'Yahweh establishes' — Mary's father in tradition, Machado in letters.
In the U.S. it appears in Lusophone families. Rare, established at the root, and lettered.
Did you know? Machado de Assis — Joaquim Maria — founded Brazilian literature's pantheon; St. Joachim grandfathered the Holy Family first.
Overall data confidence 85%
Behind the Name — Joaquim — etymology
Variations
JoaquinJoachimQuim
Nicknames
Quim
Famous Bearers
- ★Joaquim Maria Machado de Assis (1839–1908)Brazilian literary master.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Joaquim mean?
Joaquim is the Portuguese Joachim, 'Yahweh will establish'.
How do you pronounce Joaquim?
It's said zhoo-ah-KEEM /ʒu.ɑˈkim/ — three syllables, stress on the last.
Is Joaquim a boy or girl name?
Joaquim is a boy's name.
How popular is Joaquim?
Joaquim is a rare name in the U.S.