Leader, chief, or one who is certain
Zaheem is an Arabic name typically interpreted as meaning a leader or a person of authority. It can also carry the connotation of someone who is confident or certain in their convictions. While rare in the United States, it is a respected name in various Muslim-majority cultures.
Less common today
Zaheem isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #9,347 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
