The nameJoakim
Joakim is a boy's name of Hebrew origin, the Scandinavian form of Joachim. It means "God raises up".
- Boy's name
- Hebrew
Meaning
Joakim comes from the Hebrew Yehoyakim, "God raises up".
Origin
Hebrew, through the Nordic languages. According to tradition, Joachim is the father of the Virgin Mary.
History
The name is given steadily in France, and it is common in Scandinavia.
Popularity of the name Joakim
Joakim in France
Joakim was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 655 births over the decade, 39% of all recorded babies named Joakim. Its rise began around 1979, and it peaked in 2010. Half of all babies named Joakim in France were born before 2010, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 30 births a year on average, against 43 in the five years before.
Joakim in Norway
Joakim was most popular in Norway in the 1990s, with 3,170 births over the decade, 44% of all recorded babies named Joakim. Its rise began around 1973, and it peaked in 1995. Half of all babies named Joakim in Norway were born before 1994. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 12 births a year on average, against 27 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Joakim in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Joakim mean?
Joakim comes from the Hebrew Yehoyakim, "God raises up".
What is the origin of the name Joakim?
Hebrew, through the Nordic languages. According to tradition, Joachim is the father of the Virgin Mary.
Is Joakim a girl's or a boy's name?
Joakim is a boy's name.
What are the variants of the name Joakim?
Variants and related names of Joakim include Aki.