Akeem

Akeem - A very unique male name

Akeem appeared on the charts for the first time in 1975 on position #1924. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Akeem and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Akeem? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Akeem. The baby boy name Akeem was given to 38 baby boys in 2025, ranking #1900 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 38,586 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Akeem peaked in popularity 36 years ago in 1990 on position 403.

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Akeem is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Akeem is currently topping the baby name charts in Georgia at position #991 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #2,587.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Akeem is where you live.

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Akeem origin and meaning

Arabic, via Hakim

A form of Arabic Hakim, 'wise; judge, ruler'

Akeem is an Anglicized form of the Arabic name Hakim. Its US peak in 1990 followed Eddie Murphy's Prince Akeem in Coming to America (1988) and the early NBA fame of Akeem Olajuwon, who later respelled his name Hakeem. Use has fallen steadily since.

Attested etymology

Akeem is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Akeem, pop culture references for the name Akeem and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Akeem

We've found the following names that sound similar to Akeem, sorted by popularity.

Aizen / Ajani / Ashwin / Azaan / Asim / Aeson / Agam / Ahsan / Aasim / Aceson /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Akeem

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Akeem a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Akeem?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

uh-KEEM · /əˈkim/

Around the world

• Hakim (Arabic) — The Arabic name Akeem Anglicizes.

Spellings and nicknames

• Hakeem — The fuller transliteration.
• Hakim — The Arabic form as a standalone name.

Famous bearers

• Akeem Joffer — Prince of Zamunda played by Eddie Murphy in Coming to America (Fictional, 1988) Fictional
• Akeem Hicks — American NFL defensive lineman (b. 1989) Contemporary

Style

International

Why parents choose it

Parents choose Akeem for a strong Arabic name with an accessible English spelling. It is a shadow of its 1990 peak.

Worth knowing

• Hakeem is now the better-known spelling, thanks to Hakeem Olajuwon, so Akeem often gets 'corrected'.