Taim
Meaningdevoted servant · Arabic
Taim is an Arabic boy name meaning “devoted servant”. 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.
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- GenerationTaim peaked in 2018, which makes it a Gen Alpha name. The typical Taim you'd meet today is about 7 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Taim would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 27,548 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryTaim first shows up in US birth records in 2008, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
US births per million boys, 2008–2025
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About the name Taim
Taim is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “devoted servant”. Short and strong, it's said in a single beat with a crisp finish, so it pairs easily with a longer middle name. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades and is still gaining fans. 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
- Boy name: Amir · prince, commander
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- Boy name: Muhammad · praised
- Boy name: Omar · flourishing, long-lived
Questions about the name Taim
What does the name Taim mean?
Taim means “devoted servant” and comes from Arabic. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Eklavya (“a devoted archer of legend”).
What is the origin of the name Taim?
Taim 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 Taim a boy or girl name?
Taim is a boy name. In 2025, 62 US boys were named Taim.
How popular is the name Taim?
Taim ranked #2,258 for US boys in 2025, given to 62 babies. Its best year was 2018, when it reached #2,167. Over the last five years it has climbed 667 places.
What names are similar to Taim?
If you like Taim, you might also like Eklavya.
What should I know before naming my baby Taim?
Taim is an Arabic boy name meaning “devoted servant”. 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.