Zaim

Zaim is a boy's name of Arabic origin meaning “the leader.” In 2024 it was given to 15 boys in the United States.

Zaim at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic
Meaning
“the leader”

About the name Zaim

Zaim belongs to the Muslim & Arabic tradition. Its meaning — “the leader” — 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, Zaim first appears in Social Security records in 1998. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #6161 in 2024, and in 2024 15 babies received the name — 211 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Zaim in US records

First recorded (US)
1998
Best US rank
#6161 in 2024
Peak year
2024
Babies named Zaim in 2024
15
Total since 1880
211

Zaim in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1997
Best rank
#1517 in 2024
Babies named Zaim in 2025
15
Total since 1996
120

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Zaim mean?

Zaim means “the leader” in its Arabic roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Zaim a boy or girl name?

Zaim is a boy name. In 2024, 15 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Zaim?

Zaim comes from the Muslim & Arabic tradition.

How popular is the name Zaim?

Zaim first appears in US records in 1998. Its best-ever ranking was #6161 in 2024, and 15 babies were given the name in 2024.

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