boy's name
Tahmid
tah-MEED
- Origin Arabic
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 779
Tahmid is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2024 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Tahmid is a name of Arabic origin.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 1997, when 28 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 87,827 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Tahmid Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 82 |
| 2000s | 201 |
| 2010s | 117 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 30 |
How Popular Is Tahmid?
In 2025, Tahmid was given to 6 babies in England and Wales. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Where Tahmid Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Tahmid
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Tahmid Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Tahmid over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Tahmid
- Pronunciation tah-MEED
Sibling Names for Tahmid
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Tahmid — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Tahmid
How popular is the name Tahmid?
In 2025, Tahmid was given to 6 babies in England and Wales. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Is Tahmid a girl's or a boy's name?
Tahmid is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Tahmid?
Tahmid has 2 syllables.
When was Tahmid most popular?
Tahmid peaked in 1997, when 28 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.
Is Tahmid a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Tahmid currently ranks #3,639 in England and Wales. It has been falling over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.