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Tameem

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How to Pronounce Tameem

Pronounced tah-MEEM /tɑˈmim/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic Tamim, 'perfect, complete; strong, whole, sound' (a classical Arabian tribal name)Medium

In 30 seconds: Perfect and whole: Tameem is Arabic for 'perfect, complete; strong'. Dignified, classic, and warm.

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Origin MediumArabic

MeaningFrom Arabic Tamim, 'perfect, complete; strong, whole, sound' (a classical Arabian tribal name)

U.S. rank (2024)#5200 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births19 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2013

Total births (all-time)≈ 406

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

Tameem is a spelling of Tamim — from Arabic, 'perfect, complete; strong, whole, sound'. A dignified, classical name across the Arab world (the Banu Tamim tribe; Emir Tamim of Qatar; said 'tah-MEEM').

In the U.S. it appears in Arab families. Rare, perfect-and-complete at the root, and dignified.

Did you know? Tameem (Tamim) means 'perfect, complete; strong, whole, sound' in Arabic — a classical Arabian name (the Banu Tamim, a great tribe; the Emir of Qatar, Tamim).

Overall data confidence 75%

Arabic references — Tamim — etymology

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tameem mean?

Tameem is Arabic for 'perfect, complete; strong, whole, sound'.

How do you pronounce Tameem?

It's said tah-MEEM /tɑˈmim/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Tameem a boy or girl name?

Tameem is a boy's name.

How popular is Tameem?

Tameem is a rare name in the U.S.