Zaim

♂ Boy

Pronounced zah-EEM /zɑˈim/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic za'im, 'a leader, a chief; a guarantor, one who vouches'Medium

In 30 seconds: A leader; a chief: Zaim is Arabic for 'a leader, a guarantor'. Crisp, strong, and warm (said 'zah-EEM').

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Origin MediumArabic

MeaningFrom Arabic za'im, 'a leader, a chief; a guarantor, one who vouches'

U.S. rank (2025)#7663 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 222

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

Zaim comes from Arabic za'im, 'a leader, a chief; a guarantor, one who vouches for another'. A crisp, strong name across the Arab and Balkan Muslim worlds (said 'zah-EEM'; nickname Zai).

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare, a-leader at the root, and strong.

Did you know? Zaim means 'a leader, a chief; a guarantor, one who vouches' in Arabic — a crisp, strong name (said 'zah-EEM').

Overall data confidence 62%

References — Zaim — Arabic etymology

Variations

ZaeemZaym

Nicknames

Zai

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zaim mean?

Zaim is Arabic for 'a leader, a chief; a guarantor'.

How do you pronounce Zaim?

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

Is Zaim a boy or girl name?

Zaim is a boy's name.

How popular is Zaim?

Zaim is a rare name in the U.S.