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Nadeem

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Pronounced nə-DEEM /nəˈdim/Medium

Meaning: -ee- spelling of Nadim — from Arabic nadim, 'a companion, a close friend; a boon-companion, a confidant'Medium

In 30 seconds: A close friend: Nadeem spells Nadim — 'a companion, a confidant'. Warm, soft, and dignified.
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Origin MediumArabic
Meaning-ee- spelling of Nadim — from Arabic nadim, 'a companion, a close friend; a boon-companion, a confidant'
U.S. rank (2024)#5362 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births18 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1995
Total births (all-time)≈ 746

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199519682024

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

Nadeem is an -ee- spelling of Nadim — from Arabic nadim, 'a companion, a close friend; a boon-companion who shares one's table and confidence'. A warm, soft, dignified name across the Arab and South Asian world (singer Nadeem; said 'nə-DEEM').

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare, a-close-friend at the root, and warm.

Did you know? Nadim means 'a companion, a close friend; a boon-companion, a confidant' in Arabic — a warm, soft name celebrating friendship; Nadeem is an -ee- spelling (said 'nə-DEEM').
Overall data confidence 78%
Arabic references — Nadim — root etymology

Variations

NadimNaadim

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nadeem mean?

Nadeem spells Nadim — Arabic 'a companion, a close friend; a confidant'.

How do you pronounce Nadeem?

It's said nə-DEEM /nəˈdim/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Nadeem a boy or girl name?

Nadeem is a boy's name.

How popular is Nadeem?

Nadeem is a rare name in the U.S.

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