Faheem
Meaningunderstanding, intelligent · Arabic
Faheem is an Arabic boy name meaning “understanding, intelligent”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
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- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Faheem would score 14 points, thanks largely to the F (worth 4).
- GenerationFaheem peaked in 1977, which makes it a Gen X name. The typical Faheem you'd meet today is about 48 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Faheem would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 212,766 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryFaheem first shows up in US birth records in 1976, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 49 years since.
US births per million boys, 1976–2025
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About the name Faheem
Faheem is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “understanding, intelligent”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It hit its peak in the 1970s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Arabic names
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- Boy name: Silas · of the forest
- Boy name: Aaron · possibly exalted
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Questions about the name Faheem
What does the name Faheem mean?
Faheem means “understanding, intelligent” and comes from Arabic. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Fahim (“understanding, intelligent”).
What is the origin of the name Faheem?
Faheem is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Caleb (“dog, faithful”), Silas (“of the forest”), Aaron (“possibly exalted”) and Amir (“prince, commander”).
Is Faheem a boy or girl name?
Faheem is a boy name. In 2025, 8 US boys were named Faheem.
How popular is the name Faheem?
Faheem ranked #8,910 for US boys in 2025, given to 8 babies. Its best year was 1977, when it reached #2,063. Over the last five years it has slipped 3,459 places.
What names are similar to Faheem?
If you like Faheem, you might also like Fahim.
What should I know before naming my baby Faheem?
Faheem is an Arabic boy name meaning “understanding, intelligent”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.