Hakeem vs Tahj

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hakeem

Boy #1,262 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"wise, judicious"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic West African Muslim Nigerian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,262
Total SSA Count
156
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Keem

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Tahj

Boy #1,420 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"crown"

Origin: Arabic/Persian

Cultural Roots

Arabic Persian South Asian African American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,420
Total SSA Count
130
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Hakeem Rank #1,262
Tahj Rank #1,420

Hakeem is more popular, ranked #1262 vs #1420 for Tahj.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hakeem ___

  • Hakeem James
  • Hakeem Ali
  • Hakeem Malik
  • Hakeem Joseph
  • Hakeem Ibrahim
  • Hakeem Emmanuel

Tahj ___

  • Tahj Alexander
  • Tahj Michael
  • Tahj James
  • Tahj Xavier
  • Tahj Isaiah
  • Tahj Royal

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hakeem

Kareem Amara Zara Idris Fatima

If you choose Tahj

Zara Amira Khalil Amara Nouri

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hakeem or Tahj more popular?

Hakeem is more popular, ranked #1262 compared to Tahj at #1420 in the United States.

What do Hakeem and Tahj mean?

Hakeem means "wise, judicious" (Arabic origin). Tahj means "crown" (Arabic/Persian origin).

Are Hakeem and Tahj boy or girl names?

Hakeem is primarily a boy name. Tahj is primarily a boy name.

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