Kadeem vs Yahmir

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kadeem

Boy #4,484 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"servant, one who serves"

Origin: Arabic khadim

Cultural Roots

African American Arabic Muslim Caribbean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,484
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dee, Deem

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Yahmir

Boy #4,560 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God will exalt, God raises up"

Origin: Hebrew Yah + amir

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Arabic Muslim African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,560
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yah, Mir

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Kadeem Rank #4,484
Yahmir Rank #4,560

Kadeem is more popular, ranked #4484 vs #4560 for Yahmir.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kadeem ___

  • Kadeem James
  • Kadeem Anthony
  • Kadeem Malik
  • Kadeem Xavier
  • Kadeem Andre
  • Kadeem Jamal

Yahmir ___

  • Yahmir Elijah
  • Yahmir Isaiah
  • Yahmir Malik
  • Yahmir Jordan
  • Yahmir Emanuel
  • Yahmir Zion

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kadeem

Hakeem Kareem Malik Zaire Aaliyah

If you choose Yahmir

Zara Amara Khalil Aaliyah Naomi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kadeem or Yahmir more popular?

Kadeem is more popular, ranked #4484 compared to Yahmir at #4560 in the United States.

What do Kadeem and Yahmir mean?

Kadeem means "servant, one who serves" (Arabic khadim origin). Yahmir means "God will exalt, God raises up" (Hebrew Yah + amir origin).

Are Kadeem and Yahmir boy or girl names?

Kadeem is primarily a boy name. Yahmir is primarily a boy name.

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