Akeem Name Meaning, Origin & History

Name Meaning & Origin

Akeem

"A male given name from Arabic, variant of Hakim."

Multiple origins Origin Predominantly Male 📈 Peak 1990 👥 6,753 in US

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

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Meaning
A male given name from Arabic, variant of Hakim.
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Origin
Multiple origins
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US Bearers
6,753
Life Path
Number 8

📖 What Does Akeem Mean?

Akeem is a name of Arabic origin, being a variation of Hakeem, and commonly used in Africa and among the African diaspora. Persons with the name Akeem include:Akeem Adams (1991–2013), Trinidadian footballer Akeem Anifowoshe (1968–1994), Nigerian boxer Akeem Auguste, American football player Akeem Ayers, American football player Akeem Bostick, American baseball player Akeem Davis, American football player Akeem Davis-Gaither, American football player Akeem Dent, American football player Akeem Dodson, American cricketer Akeem Foster, Canadian football player Akeem Garcia, Trinidadian footballer Akeem Haynes, Canadian sprinter Akeem Hunt, American football player Akeem Jordan, American football player Akeem Latifu, Nigerian footballer Akeem Omolade, Nigerian footballer Akeem Priestley, Ja

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Akeem is a name of Arabic origin, being a variation of Hakeem, and commonly used in Africa and among the African diaspora. Persons with the name Akeem include:Akeem Adams (1991–2013), Trinidadian footballer Akeem Anifowoshe (1968–1994), Nigerian boxer Akeem Auguste, American football player Akeem Ayers, American football player Akeem Bostick, American baseball player Akeem Davis, American football player Akeem Davis-Gaither, American football player Akeem Dent, American football player Akeem Dodson, American cricketer Akeem Foster, Canadian football player Akeem Garcia, Trinidadian footballer Akeem Haynes, Canadian sprinter Akeem Hunt, American football player Akeem Jordan, American football player Akeem Latifu, Nigerian footballer Akeem Omolade, Nigerian footballer Akeem Priestley, Ja

Root Element
Akeem
Core Meaning
"A male given name from Arabic, variant of Hakim."
Language

🔢 Numerology of Akeem

A 1
K 2
E 5
E 5
M 4
SUM 8
8
Life Path
Power & Ambition
11
Soul Urge
Intuition & Insight
6
Personality
Nurturing & Responsibility

Life Path 8 — Power & Ambition: Goal-driven, authoritative, and business-minded.

📊 Akeem in Numbers

6,753 US bearers
1990 Peak year
Predominantly Male Predominant gender
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Historical Journey

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Ancient Roots

Root element "Akeem" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "A male given name from Arabic, variant of Hakim.".

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Classical Period

Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.

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Medieval Period

Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.

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Modern Adoption

Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.

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Today (2026)

~6,753 people named Akeem in the US. Peaked in 1990 with 570 recorded uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the numerology number for Akeem?

The Life Path number for Akeem is 8, associated with Power & Ambition. Soul Urge: 11. Personality: 6.

Is Akeem a boy or girl name?

Akeem is Predominantly Male. Based on US data, 100% male and 0% female.

How many people are named Akeem in the US?

Approximately 6,753 people in the United States are named Akeem. The name peaked in 1990 with 570 recorded uses.

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