Faheem

Faheem is a boy's name of Arabic origin meaning “perceptive.” In 2024 it was given to 6 boys in the United States.

Faheem at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic
Meaning
“perceptive”

About the name Faheem

Faheem belongs to the Muslim & Arabic tradition. Its meaning — “perceptive” — is the sense carried by its Arabic roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Faheem first appears in Social Security records in 1976. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #2085 in 1977, and in 2024 6 babies received the name — 800 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Faheem in US records

First recorded (US)
1976
Best US rank
#2085 in 1977
Peak year
2008
Babies named Faheem in 2024
6
Total since 1880
800

Faheem in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#611 in 2002
Babies named Faheem in 2025
7
Total since 1996
460

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Faheem mean?

Faheem means “perceptive” in its Arabic roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Faheem a boy or girl name?

Faheem is a boy name. In 2024, 6 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Faheem?

Faheem comes from the Muslim & Arabic tradition.

How popular is the name Faheem?

Faheem first appears in US records in 1976. Its best-ever ranking was #2085 in 1977, and 6 babies were given the name in 2024.

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