Jaheem Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Jaheem is a modern American name combining elements from other names, meaning 'God will rise'. It evolved from influences of various names and has gained popularity in recent decades, especially in African American culture. It does not have biblical significance but is seen positively in contemporary society. Notable figures with this name include youth activists and athletes.
The name Jaheem is most popular in Florida, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) 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, Jaheem has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled 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, 'Jaheem' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 9184th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2193rd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4186th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Jaheem' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Jaheem"
Pronunciation
/dʒəˈhiːm/
Origin
American
Etymology
The name Jaheem is a modern coinage, likely a combination of the names 'Ja' from names like Jamal or Jayden and 'heem' which may be influenced by names such as Akeem or Hakim.
Meaning
God will rise
Language Evolution
Jah, Jaheem
Historical Usage
Jaheem gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly among African American communities in the United States.
Variants & Derivatives
Jaheem, Jahim, Jahemi
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Jaheem is regarded as a unique and modern name, often associated with strength and resilience.
Famous People
Jaheem Briscoe, a notable youth activist, Jaheem Hargrove, a professional athlete
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Jaheem"
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 "Jaheem"
"Jaheem" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 9184th of 16616 | 41 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 2193rd of 24088 | 878 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 4186th of 23106 | 295 |
Regional Popularity of "Jaheem" 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) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
67.73% 3031st/4475 |
- | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
50.13% 2297th/4582 |
24.96% 1289th/5164 |
22.85% 1671st/7313 |
51.80% 3866th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- |
59.86% 2686th/4487 |
45.60% 3111th/6822 |
- |
Regional Popularity of "Jaheem" 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 "Jaheem"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Jaheem" 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.