Akeem Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Akeem originates from the Arabic 'Hakim', meaning wise or judicious. It evolved from Hakim to Akeem and is often associated with intelligence and wisdom. The name has gained popularity since the late 20th century, particularly in African American culture. It has variants like Hakim and Akim. Akeem is viewed positively in modern times, and notable individuals with this name include basketball player Akeem Olajuwon and football player Akeem Hunt.
The name Akeem is most popular in South Carolina, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Akeem has been too falling for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, falling for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Akeem' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4983rd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 628th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1691st out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1423rd out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Akeem' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Akeem"
Pronunciation
/əˈkiːm/
Origin
Arabic
Etymology
Akeem derives from the Arabic name 'Hakim', which means 'wise' or 'judicious'. The name embodies a sense of intelligence and wisdom.
Meaning
wise, judicious
Language Evolution
Hakim, Akeem
Historical Usage
Akeem gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly within African American communities, influenced by cultural representations in media and music.
Variants & Derivatives
Hakim, Akeem, Akim
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Akeem is perceived as a strong and positive name, often associated with wisdom and intelligence. It has a modern and multicultural appeal.
Famous People
Akeem Olajuwon - Nigerian-American former professional basketball player., Akeem Hunt - American football player.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Akeem"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Akeem"
"Akeem" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 4983rd of 10718 | 67 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 628th of 16616 | 3,885 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1691st of 24088 | 1,270 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1423rd of 23106 | 1,531 |
Regional Popularity of "Akeem" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
53.89% 1877th/3483 |
- | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
20.00% 737th/3685 |
8.92% 399th/4475 |
10.40% 540th/5194 |
18.71% 1182nd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
46.70% 2140th/4582 |
24.65% 1273rd/5164 |
18.69% 1367th/7313 |
55.88% 4170th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
33.76% 1345th/3984 |
32.94% 1478th/4487 |
17.03% 1162nd/6822 |
40.89% 2566th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Akeem" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Akeem"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Akeem" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.