Jaheim

Jaheim - A very unique male name

Jaheim appeared on the charts for the first time in 2001 on position #438. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Jaheim and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Jaheim? 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 Jaheim. The baby boy name Jaheim was given to 12 baby boys in 2025, ranking #2937 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 122,190 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Jaheim peaked in popularity 24 years ago in 2002 on position 357.

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Jaheim is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Jaheim is currently topping the baby name charts in Pennsylvania at position #1,318 - and is the least popular in Florida at position #1,535.

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 Jaheim is where you live.

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Jaheim origin and meaning

Modern American, associated with the singer Jaheim

Uncertain — a modern name with no established etymology

Jaheim first appears in American data in 2001, the year R&B singer Jaheim released his debut album, and it peaked the next year with 719 births. The name's own derivation is not established; its American story is inseparable from the singer who popularised it. It is not a traditional Arabic or biblical name, whatever its sound suggests.

Origin uncertain

Jaheim is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.

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

Similar to Jaheim

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

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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 year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Jaheim

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 Jaheim 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 Jaheim?

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

jah-HEEM · /dʒəˈhiːm/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Famous bearers

• Jaheim — R&B singer, born Jaheim Hoagland, whose debut in 2001 coincides with the name's first appearance in the data (b. 1978) Contemporary

Style

Modern coinage

Why parents choose it

A soulful-sounding modern name whose rise tracks a single singer's breakthrough.

Worth knowing

• Its Arabic-looking sound may lead people to assume an Arabic origin that is not established.