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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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Origin HighHebrew, Portuguese
MeaningPortuguese form of Joachim — 'Yahweh establishes' — Mary's traditional father
U.S. rank (2024)#3915 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births28 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 938

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201719172024

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

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.