The nameFahim

Fahim is an Arabic boy's name, mostly given in France since the 2010s.

Meaning

From the Arabic fahim, "intelligent, understanding".

Origin

Arabic, also widespread in South Asia.

History

First given in France around 1970, Fahim grew in the 2010s and peaked at the end of that decade, especially in Hauts-de-France.

Popularity of the name Fahim

Fahim in France

940thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2018peak year (80 births)
1,270babies named Fahim in France since 1900
04080 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Fahim was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 485 births over the decade, 38% of all recorded babies named Fahim. Its rise began around 1981, and it peaked in 2018. Half of all babies named Fahim in France were born before 2014, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 51 births a year on average, against 61 in the five years before.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Fahim mean?

From the Arabic fahim, "intelligent, understanding".

What is the origin of the name Fahim?

Arabic, also widespread in South Asia.

Is Fahim a girl's or a boy's name?

Fahim is a boy's name.