Tasheem
A boy's name of Arabic origin with 119 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Among U.S. boy's names, Tasheem is not in the current national top 1,000. In fact, it is among the rarest names in the SSA dataset — a choice that signals bold individuality.
With records spanning 1981 to 2007, Tasheem has a focused history that reflects a particular moment in naming culture rather than a centuries-old tradition.
Tasheem is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Tasheem is a boy's baby name of Arabic origin, a variant of Tashim or Taashim, meaning 'to honor, to respect' or 'distinguished.' It carries the quiet dignity of Arabic names rooted in the concept of earned respect and honorable conduct.
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Names travel. They cross oceans, change spelling, shift pronunciation, and accumulate new associations with each culture that adopts them. Tasheem is rooted in the Arabic tradition, but its presence in American naming since 1981 means it has been shaped by English phonetics, local customs, and the cultural context of the families who chose it.
Tasheem’s rarity (119 recorded births) may indicate it is strongly tied to a specific cultural community or family tradition, rather than part of the broader American naming mainstream.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Tasheem has 15+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1981.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 10 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 78 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 31 | — |
The Story of Tasheem
A Millennial name
Peaking in 1996, Tasheem is a Millennial-era classic. Boys named Tasheem are most likely born between 1986 and 2006.
How rare is Tasheem?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Tasheem is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1981, peaked in the 1990s with 78 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Tasheem by the numbers
- Would fill 2 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(15 years, 1981–2007)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 5 | #14162 |
| 2000 | 5 | #11934 |
| 1997 | 7 | #8017 |
| 1996 | 16 | #4169 |
| 1995 | 6 | #8765 |
| 1994 | 10 | #5824 |
| 1993 | 10 | #5724 |
| 1992 | 8 | #6625 |
| 1991 | 13 | #4453 |
| 1990 | 8 | #6350 |
| 1989 | 5 | #9089 |
| 1988 | 10 | #4741 |
| 1987 | 5 | #8014 |
| 1986 | 6 | #6638 |
| 1981 | 5 | #7174 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1981–2007