Will my child share the name Zaeem with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 13 UK babies named Zaeem per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Zaeem in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Zaeem becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Zaeem is rising: up 331 places since 2020, to #1,897 in 2025. Its best recorded position was #1,270 in 2012.

Is Zaeem a good choice for a distinctive name?

Zaeem is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Zaeem a popular baby name in the United States?

Zaeem does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Zaeem

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Zaeem is a distinctive choice, ranked #1897 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Zaeem in their class.

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About the Name Zaeem

Zaeem has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 694 places in five years. It was most popular in 2012 at #1270 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1999.

Zaeem is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Zaeem in their class.