Akeem

Akeem is a boy's name of Arabic origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 122 boys in the United States.

Akeem at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Akeem

Akeem belongs to the Muslim & Arabic tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Akeem first appears in Social Security records in 1972. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #405 in 1990, and in 2024 122 babies received the name — 6,753 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Akeem in US records

First recorded (US)
1972
Best US rank
#405 in 1990
Peak year
1990
Babies named Akeem in 2024
122
Total since 1880
6,753

Akeem in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#605 in 1996
Babies named Akeem in 2025
12
Total since 1996
408

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Akeem mean?

The meaning of Akeem is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Arabic origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Akeem a boy or girl name?

Akeem is a boy name. In 2024, 122 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Akeem?

Akeem comes from the Muslim & Arabic tradition.

How popular is the name Akeem?

Akeem first appears in US records in 1972. Its best-ever ranking was #405 in 1990, and 122 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.