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Zaeem
♂ Boy
Pronounced zah-EEM /zɑˈim/Medium
Meaning: From Arabic za'im, 'leader, chief, commander, spokesman'Medium
In 30 seconds: A born leader: Zaeem is Arabic for 'leader, chief, commander' — strong, dignified, and commanding. A name of authority.
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Origin HighArabic
MeaningFrom Arabic za'im, 'leader, chief, commander, spokesman'
U.S. rank (2025)#6793 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births13 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 352
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
Zaeem comes from Arabic za'im, 'leader, chief, commander, spokesman'. A name of authority and respect, it's a strong, dignified choice across the Arab and South Asian worlds.
In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare, leader at the root, and commanding.
Did you know? Zaeem (za'im) means 'leader, chief' in Arabic — a title of authority and respect; it's a strong, dignified name across the Muslim world.
Overall data confidence 80%
Arabic references — za'im — etymology
Variations
ZaimZaeimZaeemah
Nicknames
Zae
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Zaeem mean?
Zaeem is Arabic for 'leader, chief, commander'.
How do you pronounce Zaeem?
It's said zah-EEM /zɑˈim/ — two syllables, stress on the second.
Is Zaeem a boy or girl name?
Zaeem is a boy's name.
How popular is Zaeem?
Zaeem is a rare name in the U.S.