Joakim — Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

Joakim

Joakim is a boy's name of Hebrew and Biblical origin meaning “lifted by Jehovah.” In 2024 it was given to 9 boys in the United States.

Joakim at a glance

Gender: Boy name
Origin: Biblical & Christian · Scandinavian
Meaning: “lifted by Jehovah”
Pronunciation: /ˈjuː.a.kɪm/

About the name Joakim

Joakim belongs to the Biblical & Christian and Scandinavian tradition. Its meaning — “lifted by Jehovah” — is the sense carried by its Hebrew and Biblical roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Joakim first appears in Social Security records in 2006. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #5579 in 2014, and in 2024 9 babies received the name — 150 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Joakim in US records

First recorded (US): 2006
Best US rank: #5579 in 2014
Peak year: 2014
Babies named Joakim in 2024: 9
Total since 1880: 150

Joakim in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996): 1996
Best rank: #2538 in 2006
Babies named Joakim in 2021: 3
Total since 1996: 29

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Joakim mean?

Joakim means “lifted by Jehovah” in its Hebrew and Biblical roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Joakim a boy or girl name?

Joakim is a boy name. In 2024, 9 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Joakim?

Joakim comes from the Biblical & Christian and Scandinavian tradition.

How popular is the name Joakim?

Joakim first appears in US records in 2006. Its best-ever ranking was #5579 in 2014, and 9 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Joakim?

Joakim is pronounced /ˈjuː.a.kɪm/ (IPA).

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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.