How Many People Are Named Fahim?

Complete statistics for the name Fahim: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Fahim
Very Rare
Arabic

Fahim means 'understanding' in Arabic and is a very rare name for boys. Only 456 people named Fahim live in the US today, making up just 1 in 724,012 Americans. The majority, 79%, are under 30, showing it's a truly modern name.

~1,203
Living in US
1 in 275,519
Americans
1997
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Understanding
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Intelligent Thoughtful
1
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 1 are seen as leaders who take initiative and inspire others.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

256,883
Worldwide Bearers
#4,093
Global Rank
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
132,887
🇮🇳 India
30,128
🇵🇰 Pakistan
18,203
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
15,861
🇦🇫 Afghanistan
14,125
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
11,307
🇾🇪 Yemen
5,997
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
5,723
🇪🇬 Egypt
3,101
🇮🇷 Iran
2,416

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
456 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 22
369
Would be under 30 (79%)
96
Would be 30–60 (21%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 465 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1997

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
79
Classic Feel
26
Modern Appeal
94
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Fahim Through the Generations

Fahim peaked in popularity in 1997 with 25 births, but its presence has been steadily declining since then. Today, there are 456 people named Fahim in the United States, with an average age of 22 years old. The age distribution shows a significant skew towards younger individuals, with 369 under 30 and 96 between 30 and 60, indicating that Fahim is predominantly a name of the younger generation.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 122
California 5
Virginia 5

⭐ Famous People Named Fahim

Faheem, also spelled Fahiem, Fahim or Fehim is a masculine given name of Cypriot Arabic origin, also used as a surname, meaning 'perceptive', 'understanding', 'keen', or 'intelligent', derived from the root word f-h-m, found in Quran 21:79. The name may refer to:…

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✨ Similar Names to Fahim

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Fahim's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Fahim

How Many People Have the Name Fahim?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,203 people in the United States currently share the name Fahim. That works out to roughly 1 in every 275,519 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Fahim a Common or Rare Name?

Fahim is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Fahim Mean?

Fahim means "understanding" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Fahim in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Fahim Most Popular?

The name Fahim reached peak popularity in 1997, with 25 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Fahim?

Approximately 1,203 people named Fahim live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,203. That works out to roughly 1 in 275,519 Americans.

Is Fahim a rare name?

Fahim is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 275,519 Americans has this name.

What does the name Fahim mean?

Fahim means "understanding" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Fahim more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Fahim are male and 0% are female.

When was Fahim most popular?

Fahim peaked in 1997 with 25 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US1,203
All-Time Births1,203
1 in X1 in 275,519
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age22
Peak Year1997
World Rank#4,093
Male %100%
Female %0%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.