Zim
Pronunciation: [ z-IHM ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Zim first appeared in US Social Security records in 2009.
Over 11 babies have been named Zim in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Zim is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #28,441 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #28,441
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Arabic origin
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Latin origin
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Hebrew origin
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About the Name Zim
Zim is a boy name .
Zim is currently ranked #28,441 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis