Reem
Meaningwhite gazelle · Arabic
Reem is an Arabic girl name meaning “white gazelle”. 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 short and punchy, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with a longer middle name.
Did you know?
- GenerationReem is having its moment right now. Most Reems are still in diapers or at preschool, so picture a Gen Alpha or Gen Beta kid.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Reem would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 11,641 baby girls got the name in 2025.
- HistoryReem first shows up in US birth records in 1969, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 56 years since.
- Where it's lovedWant to meet a lot of Reems? Head to Ohio, where it's the #743 girl name, its best showing of any state.
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Reem
Reem is a girl name of Arabic origin meaning “white gazelle”. Short and strong, it's said in a single beat with a crisp finish, so it pairs easily with a longer middle name. It has been around for generations, yet it's never been more loved than it is today. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Arabic names
Other spellings of Reem
More Arabic girl names
- Girl name: Eleanor · possibly light
- Girl name: Layla · night
- Girl name: Lyla · night
- Girl name: Aaliyah · exalted
- Girl name: Amira · princess
- Girl name: Lilly · lily flower
- Girl name: Leila · night
- Girl name: Aliyah · ascent
Questions about the name Reem
What does the name Reem mean?
Reem means “white gazelle” and comes from Arabic. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Tabitha (“gazelle”), Dorcas (“gazelle”), Ghazal (“gazelle”) and Rasha (“young gazelle”).
What is the origin of the name Reem?
Reem is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Eleanor (“possibly light”), Layla (“night”), Lyla (“night”) and Aaliyah (“exalted”).
Is Reem a boy or girl name?
Reem is a girl name. In 2025, 138 US girls were named Reem.
How popular is the name Reem?
Reem ranked #1,534 for US girls in 2025, given to 138 babies. Its best year was 2024, when it reached #1,302. Over the last five years it has climbed 516 places.
What names are similar to Reem?
If you like Reem, you might also like Rem, Tabitha, Dorcas, Ghazal and Rasha. Rem is another spelling of the same name.
What should I know before naming my baby Reem?
Reem is an Arabic girl name meaning “white gazelle”. 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 short and punchy, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with a longer middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.