Jaheim
A name of Arabic origin meaning "strong and robust".
Name Census estimates that about 3,976 living Americans carry the first name Jaheim. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jaheim today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jaheim births was 2002 (757 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jaheim. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Jaheim with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
4.0K
~ 1 in 86,206 Americans
Peak year
2002
757 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2024 SSA rank
#2,344
Tracked since 2000
Census
Jaheim in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 2,759 people with the first name Jaheim, which placed it at #5,964 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#5,964
National first-name rank
People counted
2.8K
2,759 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.9
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
87.2% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Jaheim
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Jaheim is Black at 87.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.8%) and Two or More Races (5.2%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Jaheim described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Jaheim at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American87.2% · 2,405
- Hispanic or Latino5.8% · 159
- Two or more races5.2% · 144
- White1.4% · 39
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.2% · 6
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.2% · 6
Gender
Gender distribution for Jaheim
Out of the 4,024 babies given the name Jaheim since 1880, 99.9% were registered as male. The name sits firmly on the male side of the spectrum, with only a handful of female registrations across the entire dataset.
Jaheim as a male name
- Ranked #2,344 in 2024
- 60 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2002 (752 births)
Jaheim as a female name
- Ranked #16,483 in 2002
- 5 female births in 2002
- Peak: 2002 (5 births)
2020 Census snapshot
In the 2020 Census sex table, Jaheim appears almost entirely male. Of the 2,762 people counted with this name, 99.7% were male and only a very small share were female.
Popularity
Jaheim: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jaheim from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 2,916 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jaheim by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Jaheim during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jaheims live
The SSA's state-level files cover 27 states and territories. Florida, New York, North Carolina recorded the most babies named Jaheim, while Nevada, Delaware, Rhode Island recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 117 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jaheim
The name Jaheim has its roots in Arabic, originating from the word "Jahim" which means "generous" or "noble." It is a relatively modern name, gaining popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in the United States.
While the name itself does not have a long historical record, its Arabic origins trace back to the 7th century and the rise of Islam. The name is often associated with the Muslim faith, though it has been adopted by people of various backgrounds and beliefs.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Jaheim was Jaheim Hoagland, an American R&B singer-songwriter born in 1978. He gained widespread recognition with his debut album "Ghetto Love" in 2001, which spawned several hit singles and showcased his distinctive vocals.
Another notable figure was Jaheim Oatis, an American football player born in 1981. He played as a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL) for several teams, including the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks, between 2004 and 2010.
In the world of literature, Jaheim Wilson is an American author and poet known for his works exploring themes of identity, race, and social justice. He was born in 1989 and has published several collections of poetry, including "Accidental Arsonist" and "Nightcap."
Moving to the realm of sports, Jaheim Holden is a Canadian basketball player born in 2000. He currently plays as a shooting guard for the Alabama Crimson Tide in the NCAA Division I.
Finally, Jaheim Tatum is an American actor and filmmaker born in 1987. He is known for his roles in independent films and web series, as well as his work as a director and producer, often tackling thought-provoking themes and social issues.
While the name Jaheim may not have a long and storied history, its Arabic roots and modern popularity have given rise to several notable individuals across various fields, each leaving their mark in their respective domains.
People
Jaheim + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jaheim as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jaheim: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jaheim?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 3,976 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jaheim going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 86,206 US residents.
Is Jaheim a common name?
We classify Jaheim as "Rare". It ranks above 96% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 4,024 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jaheim most popular?
The single biggest year for Jaheim was 2002, when 757 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jaheim is about 19 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Jaheim in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 2,759 people with the name Jaheim, or 0.91 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #5,964 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Jaheim in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Jaheim?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Jaheim appears almost entirely male. Of the 2,762 people counted with this name, 99.7% were male and only a very small share were female. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Jaheim?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Jaheim is Black at 87.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.8%) and Two or More Races (5.2%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Jaheim most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Jaheim in the 2020 Census, accounting for 87.2% (2,405 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Jaheim in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jaheim a male name?
Yes, 99.9% of people registered as Jaheim in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Jaheim still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jaheim in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Jaheim can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many Americans are named Jaheim?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.