Nadeem

Nadeem is a boy's name of Arabic origin meaning “best friend of the drinker.” In 2024 it was given to 18 boys in the United States.

Nadeem at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic
Meaning
“best friend of the drinker”

About the name Nadeem

Nadeem belongs to the Muslim & Arabic tradition. Its meaning — “best friend of the drinker” — is the sense carried by its Arabic roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Nadeem first appears in Social Security records in 1968. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #2503 in 1980, and in 2024 18 babies received the name — 746 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Nadeem in US records

First recorded (US)
1968
Best US rank
#2503 in 1980
Peak year
1995
Babies named Nadeem in 2024
18
Total since 1880
746

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Nadeem mean?

Nadeem means “best friend of the drinker” in its Arabic roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Nadeem a boy or girl name?

Nadeem is a boy name. In 2024, 18 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Nadeem?

Nadeem comes from the Muslim & Arabic tradition.

How popular is the name Nadeem?

Nadeem first appears in US records in 1968. Its best-ever ranking was #2503 in 1980, and 18 babies were given the name in 2024.

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