Taim
2025 SSA
About Taim
Taim is a compact masculine name with multiple potential origins. In Arabic contexts, it may relate to 'taim' meaning 'servant' or 'slave' (often in religious contexts as 'servant of God'). It could also be a variant of Tim or a shortened form of names like Taimur, which has Persian roots meaning 'iron.' In Irish, 'táim' means 'I am,' giving the name philosophical undertones. This cross-cultural name offers simplicity and strength with its single syllable and straightforward pronunciation. Though uncommon in mainstream Western usage, Taim provides a distinctive alternative to popular short names like Liam or Noah. The name's brevity and international connections make it appealing to parents seeking minimalist names with cultural depth.
Pronounced TAYM.
As of October 2026, Taim ranked #2283 for boys in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #2183 for boys in 2017.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #3,605 | 30 | 15.6 |
| 2015 | #2,804 | 43 | 22.4 |
| 2016 | #2,834 | 43 | 22.7 |
| 2017 | #2,183 | 62 | 33.5 |
| 2018 | #2,186 | 64 | 35.2 |
| 2019 | #2,935 | 42 | 23.4 |
| 2020 | #2,972 | 40 | 23.2 |
| 2021 | #2,645 | 49 | 28 |
| 2022 | #2,434 | 58 | 33.2 |
| 2023 | #2,686 | 49 | 28.6 |
| 2024 | #2,697 | 49 | 28.4 |
| 2025 | #2,283 | 62 | 36.3 |