Nadim
Meaningcompanion, confidant · Arabic
Nadim is an Arabic boy name meaning “companion, confidant”. 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 easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
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- GenerationNadim peaked in 1985, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Nadim you'd meet today is about 40 years old. Now it's back in style, so there's a whole new generation of baby Nadims too.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Nadim would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 188,679 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryNadim first shows up in US birth records in 1975, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 50 years since.
US births per million boys, 1975–2025
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About the name Nadim
Nadim is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “companion, confidant”. 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 1980s, 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: Caleb · dog, faithful
- Boy name: Silas · of the forest
- Boy name: Aaron · possibly exalted
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- Boy name: Muhammad · praised
- Boy name: Omar · flourishing, long-lived
Questions about the name Nadim
What does the name Nadim mean?
Nadim means “companion, confidant” and comes from Arabic. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Samir (“evening companion”), Heber (“companion”), Nadeem (“companion, confidant”) and Samer (“companion in evening talk”).
What is the origin of the name Nadim?
Nadim 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 Nadim a boy or girl name?
Nadim is a boy name. In 2025, 9 US boys were named Nadim.
How popular is the name Nadim?
Nadim ranked #8,243 for US boys in 2025, given to 9 babies. Its best year was 1985, when it reached #3,599. Over the last five years it has slipped 741 places.
What names are similar to Nadim?
If you like Nadim, you might also like Samir, Heber, Nadeem and Samer.
What should I know before naming my baby Nadim?
Nadim is an Arabic boy name meaning “companion, confidant”. 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 easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, 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.