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Rim

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Pronounced REEM /ˈriːm/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic Rim (Reem), 'white gazelle' — a poetic image of grace and beauty in Arabic tradition.Low

In 30 seconds: A graceful one-beat Arabic name: Rim means 'white gazelle' (said 'REEM'). Poetic, soft, and rare.

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Origin MediumArabic

MeaningFrom the Arabic Rim (Reem), 'white gazelle' — a poetic image of grace and beauty in Arabic tradition.

U.S. rank (2022)#14936 ↗ Rising

2022 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2000

Total births (all-time)≈ 107

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

Rim (also Reem) comes from the Arabic for 'white gazelle,' a poetic figure of elegance and grace. It reads soft and single-syllabled — rare in the U.S. and warm in Arabic-heritage families (said 'REEM').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely, mostly in Arabic-speaking families. Rare, poetic, and graceful.

Did you know? Rim is Arabic for 'white gazelle' — a classic poetic emblem of grace and gentle beauty in Arabic verse (said 'REEM').

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References — Rim — Arabic 'white gazelle'; poetic image

Variations

ReemRymReim

Nicknames

RimiRee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rim mean?

Rim is Arabic for 'white gazelle' — a poetic emblem of grace and beauty.

How do you pronounce Rim?

It's said REEM /ˈriːm/ — one syllable.

Is Rim a boy or girl name?

Rim is a girl's name.

How popular is Rim?

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