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Zaheen

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Pronounced zah-HEEN /zɑˈhiːn/Medium

Meaning: Zaheen is an Arabic name meaning 'sharp-minded; intelligent; quick-witted.' A bright, admiring name.Low

In 30 seconds: A bright-minded name: Zaheen is Arabic for 'intelligent; sharp-witted' (said 'zah-HEEN'). Admiring and warm.

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Origin MediumArabic

MeaningZaheen is an Arabic name meaning 'sharp-minded; intelligent; quick-witted.' A bright, admiring name.

U.S. rank (2024)#10862 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 34

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

Zaheen is an Arabic name meaning 'sharp-minded; intelligent; quick-witted.' A warm, complimentary name, it reads as bright and admiring (said 'zah-HEEN').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Muslim families. Rare, bright, and admiring.

Did you know? Zaheen means 'sharp-minded; intelligent' in Arabic — an admiring name that praises quick wit (said 'zah-HEEN').

Overall data confidence 55%

References — Zaheen — Arabic 'sharp-minded; intelligent'

Variations

ZahinZaheene

Nicknames

Zahi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zaheen mean?

Zaheen is an Arabic name meaning 'sharp-minded; intelligent; quick-witted.'

How do you pronounce Zaheen?

It's said zah-HEEN /zɑˈhiːn/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Zaheen a boy or girl name?

Zaheen is a boy's name.

How popular is Zaheen?

Zaheen is a rare name in the U.S.