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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Sahim — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Sahily|Sahir
ArabicBoy→ Stable

Sahim

sah-EEM · 2 syllables

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Boy

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #10646 in 2022

Peak: #10646 in 2022

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #10646 in 2022

Peak: #10646 in 2022

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.9 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20152022

Rank #10646 · Rising since 2015

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
42
Higher than 42% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class

Sahim scores lower overall — it's a well-known name in this region.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
55
Uniqueness20% of score
45
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
ArabicStrongBoy2-syllableModernMeaningfulDirectMasculine
Character
sharp precisiondirect focus
STRONG
High confidence

Sahim is an Arabic boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Sahim at a Glance
Meaning:From Arabic meaning 'arrow' or 'sharp', symbolizing precision and focus. A name with strength and directness.
Language root:Arabic
Peak rank:#10646 in 2022
5yr change:—
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
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Similar Style
MalikAmirRashidNasirSaeed
Works well with
AminaLayla◈ZainabSorayaKarimHassan
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Sahim · Overview
Summary

Sahim is an Arabic boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Strengths
Strong · Meaningful character
Sahim carries a bold, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
sahim.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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