boy's name
Yakim
yah-KEEM
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 50
Yakim is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2024 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
- Peaked in France in 2005, when 5 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in France.
- First appears in birth records in 2005.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Yakim Over Time
Births per decade in France, 2000s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 10 |
| 2010s | 20 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 10 |
How Popular Is Yakim?
In 2021, Yakim was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
Where Yakim Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Yakim
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Yakim Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Yakim over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Yakim
- Pronunciation yah-KEEM
Sibling Names for Yakim
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Yakim — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Yakim
How popular is the name Yakim?
In 2021, Yakim was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
Is Yakim a girl's or a boy's name?
Yakim is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Yakim?
Yakim has 2 syllables.
When was Yakim most popular?
Yakim peaked in 2005, when 5 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.