Tamim
Meaningcomplete, perfect · Arabic
Tamim is an Arabic boy name meaning “complete, perfect”. 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.
Did you know?
- GenerationTamim peaked in 2017, which makes it a Gen Alpha name. The typical Tamim you'd meet today is about 8 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Tamim would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 25,510 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryTamim first shows up in US birth records in 1993, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 32 years since.
- Where it's lovedWant to meet a lot of Tamims? Head to Michigan, where it's the #768 boy name, its best showing of any state.
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About the name Tamim
Tamim is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “complete, perfect”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. 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
More Arabic boy names
- Boy name: Caleb · dog, faithful
- Boy name: Silas · of the forest
- Boy name: Aaron · possibly exalted
- Boy name: Amir · prince, commander
- Boy name: Xavier · new house
- Boy name: Jasper · treasurer
- Boy name: Muhammad · praised
- Boy name: Omar · flourishing, long-lived
Questions about the name Tamim
What does the name Tamim mean?
Tamim means “complete, perfect” and comes from Arabic. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Nikhil (“whole, complete”), Kamil (“perfect, complete”) and Akhil (“whole, complete”).
What is the origin of the name Tamim?
Tamim 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 Tamim a boy or girl name?
Tamim is a boy name. In 2025, 67 US boys were named Tamim.
How popular is the name Tamim?
Tamim ranked #2,145 for US boys in 2025, given to 67 babies. Its best year was 2017, when it reached #2,049. Over the last five years it has climbed 1,508 places.
What names are similar to Tamim?
If you like Tamim, you might also like Nikhil, Kamil and Akhil.
What should I know before naming my baby Tamim?
Tamim is an Arabic boy name meaning “complete, perfect”. 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.