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Khadim

♂ Boy

Pronounced KHAH-dim /ˈxɑ.dɪm/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic khadim, 'a servant; an attendant; one who serves' — as in Khadim al-Haramayn, 'servant of the two holy places'; we note the devout senseLow

In 30 seconds: A servant; an attendant: Khadim is Arabic 'a servant'. Crisp, devout, and warm (said 'KHAH-dim').
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Origin LowArabic
MeaningFrom Arabic khadim, 'a servant; an attendant; one who serves' — as in Khadim al-Haramayn, 'servant of the two holy places'; we note the devout sense
U.S. rank (2024)#7034 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2008
Total births (all-time)≈ 232

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201819982024

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

Khadim comes from Arabic khadim, 'a servant; an attendant; one who serves' — as in Khadim al-Haramayn, 'servant of the two holy places' (we note the devout sense). A crisp, devout name (said 'KHAH-dim', with a throaty 'kh').

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim and Senegalese families. Rare, a-servant-and-an-attendant at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Khadim means 'a servant; an attendant; one who serves' in Arabic — as in Khadim al-Haramayn, 'servant of the two holy places' (a royal Saudi title) — a crisp, devout name (we note the devout sense; said 'KHAH-dim').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Khadim — devout sense noted

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Khadim mean?

Khadim is Arabic for 'a servant; an attendant; one who serves' (as in 'servant of the holy places'). We note the devout sense.

How do you pronounce Khadim?

It's said KHAH-dim /ˈxɑ.dɪm/ — two syllables, with a throaty 'kh'; stress on the first.

Is Khadim a boy or girl name?

Khadim is a boy's name.

How popular is Khadim?

Khadim is a rare name in the U.S.

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