Nadim
A boys’ name of Arabic origin, meaning drinking companion, friend.
Babies a year
11
the US, 2017
Rarity
Very rare
among names in use
US popularity
—
outside the top 1000
UK popularity
—
outside the ONS list
Nadim by the numbers
Nadim was given to 11 American babies in 2017, the most recent full year we hold.
Its American peak was 17 babies in 1998, making it a 1990s name.
Spelled almost the same
Other names in the records within a letter or two of Nadim. Close spellings are not always related names, but they are usually worth seeing together.
- Naimcomfort or pleasant53 in the US (2017)
- Nadirrare or scarce; lowest point26 in the US (2017)
- Nazimone who organizes or arranges10 in the US (2017)
- Nasimgentle breeze or soft wind9 in the US (2017)
- Nasirhelper, protector, victorious749 in the US (2017)
- Nazirone who warns or admonishes138 in the US (2017)
Sounds like Nadim
Names that are said the same way as Nadim, however they are written. Sounding alike does not mean they share a history.
- Nadeemcompanion, friend8 in England and Wales (2025)
Other names that mean friendship
Like Nadim, each of these has friendship in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.
- Dakotafriends; allies2,330 in the US (2017)
- Edwinwealthy friend; prosperity and companionship1,027 in the US (2017)
- Khalilfriend; one who is close128 in England and Wales (2025)
- Marvinfamous friend483 in the US (2017)
- Alvinnoble friend; elf friend432 in the US (2017)
- Aldenold friend; from ald and wine425 in the US (2017)
Names about as common as Nadim
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