Fun Facts About the Name Deem
- 142 babies named Deem: U.S. records list 142 babies given the name Deem from 1880 through 2025.
What Does the Name Deem Mean?
Deem is an Arabic name meaning "rain," especially a steady, lasting rain. It represents the Arabic word dīm (ديم), which is connected with dīmah (ديمة), a rain that continues over time. Both are associated with the root d-w-m, meaning "to last" or "continue," so the name suggests rain that endures rather than a brief shower. The English verb deem, "to judge," is a separate word and is not the source of the Arabic name.
Deem Name History & Origins
Deem is a Latin-alphabet spelling of an Arabic personal name written ديم. Because Arabic script does not mark all short vowels and English transliteration varies, the long ī sound can be written ee, as in Deem, or with i. The name is related to dīmah (ديمة), a lasting rain, and belongs with other Arabic names drawn from rain vocabulary, such as Dima. In Arabic use it is usually a girl's name, and the spelling Deem is one way of rendering the Arabic word in English letters.
How Popular is the Name Deem?
Deem has historically been an exceptionally rare given name in the United States, remaining well outside the national mainstream. It saw its highest recorded annual births in 2023. Its best rank was #7,004 in 2023.
U.S. name popularity from 1880-2025, based on SSA data. Rank shows how the name compares with other names - lower numbers mean greater popularity. Births shows how many babies received the name each year.
| Year | Rank | Births | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | #13,631 | 6 | 0.0004% |
| 2024 | #9,684 | 10 | 0.0006% |
| 2023 | #7,004 | 16 | 0.0010% |
| 2022 | #12,562 | 7 | 0.0004% |
| 2021 | #10,479 | 9 | 0.0005% |
| 2020 | #11,339 | 8 | 0.0005% |
| 2019 | #9,909 | 10 | 0.0006% |
| 2018 | #9,994 | 10 | 0.0006% |
| 2017 | #7,543 | 15 | 0.0009% |
| 2016 | #9,026 | 12 | 0.0007% |
| 2015 | #9,651 | 11 | 0.0006% |
| 2014 | #9,709 | 11 | 0.0006% |
| 2013 | #11,249 | 9 | 0.0005% |
| 2012 | #12,513 | 8 | 0.0005% |
Name popularity over more than a century, based on Social Security Administration data. Gaps in the chart indicate years when the name does not appear in the published records.
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How the Name Deem Shapes Your Personality and Life?
You are strong in material matters, determined and stubborn. You have good business ability. You are a good worker, steady and practical, a builder who takes responsibility well. These qualities may bring you a position of authority and power. You are a doer, down-to-earth, serious-minded, reliable, and self-disciplined; have good power of concentration. You have an eventful, exciting life. You are versatile and have the ability to learn easily.
You desire to inspire and lead, to control other's affairs. You are giving, courageous and bold, action oriented,energetic and strong willed. You want to make a difference in the world, and this attitude often attracts you to cultural interests, politics, social issues, and the cultivation of your creative talents.
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