The baby name Joaquim is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced {'Portuguese': '/ʒuɐˈkĩ/ (zhoo-ah-KEEN)', 'Catalan': '/ʒuəˈkim/ (zhoo-uh-KEEM)', 'Spanish_variant_Joaquín': '/xoaˈkin/ (hwa-ah-KEEN)', 'English_approximation': '/dʒoʊəˈkɪm/ (jo-AH-kim)'}.
Joaquim is Hebrew in Origin.
The baby name Joaquim is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced {'Portuguese': '/ʒuɐˈkĩ/ (zhoo-ah-KEEN)', 'Catalan': '/ʒuəˈkim/ (zhoo-uh-KEEM)', 'Spanish_variant_Joaquín': '/xoaˈkin/ (hwa-ah-KEEN)', 'English_approximation': '/dʒoʊəˈkɪm/ (jo-AH-kim)'}.
Joaquim is Hebrew in Origin.
Joaquim is the Portuguese and Catalan form of Joachim, deriving from Hebrew Yehoyaqim, built from the theophoric element Yeho- meaning "Yahweh" and the verb qum "to raise/establish." Its core meaning is "Yahweh establishes," often rendered as "God will raise up" or "God has established." The name entered European languages through the Bible and early Christian tradition.
In the West it spread via medieval devotion to Saint Joachim, venerated as the father of the Virgin Mary, and has remained a mainstay in Portugal, Brazil, and Catalonia. Variants include Joaquín (Spanish), Joachim (English, French, German, Polish), Joakim (Nordic and Slavic), Akim (Russian), and Gioacchino (Italian); the Greek form is Ioakim. Common nicknames are Quim (Portuguese/Catalan) and Ximo (Valencian), with Brazilian diminutives like Quinzinho. Notable bearers range from Brazilian writer Joaquim Maria Machado de Assis to statesman Joaquim Nabuco, reinforcing its cultured, traditional profile.
| Joaquim Chissano Joaquim Chissano is best known as Mozambique’s second president, serving from 1986 to 2005. Born on 22 October 1939, he is widely credited with helping turn Mozambique from a war-torn country into a stable and successful African democracy. | Joaquim de Almeida Joaquim de Almeida is a Portuguese-American actor best known for his role as Bucho in the film 'Desperado'. He has also appeared in 'Clear and Present Danger' and 'Fast Five', showcasing his versatility across different genres. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | Boys | 2025 | #1 | — | 836 |
| AO | 0 | #18 | 72 | 2,729 | |
| AO | Boys | 0 | #24 | 745 | 5,568 |
| MU | Boys | 0 | #28 | 2,211 | 8,477 |
| PT | Boys | 0 | #30 | 7,817 | 7,951 |
| MO | 0 | #49 | 4 | 2,706 | |
| LU | 0 | #62 | 5 | 2,830 | |
| MU | 0 | #64 | 87 | 3,613 | |
| LU | Boys | 0 | #71 | 227 | 4,970 |
| JP | 0 | #77 | 1 | 4,057 | |
| PT | 0 | #81 | 325 | 4,161 | |
| LT | 0 | #88 | 1 | 949 | |
| QA | 0 | #105 | 2 | 7,011 | |
| OM | 0 | #119 | 3 | 6,215 | |
| KW | 0 | #121 | 1 | 5,216 | |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #133 | 3,114 | 12,213 |
| Switzerland | Boys | 2024 | #135 | 3 | 1,769 |
| Sweden | Boys | 2020 | #176 | 2 | 1,548 |
| PR | Boys | 0 | #178 | 1 | 2,508 |
| MT | Boys | 0 | #179 | 1 | 4,064 |
| AE | 0 | #180 | 8 | 10,220 | |
| UY | 0 | #182 | 1 | 2,477 | |
| LU | Girls | 0 | #188 | 3 | 4,850 |
| AR | 0 | #193 | 1 | 2,915 | |
| MO | Boys | 0 | #202 | 22 | 5,842 |
| AO | Girls | 0 | #209 | 9 | 4,575 |
| NA | Boys | 0 | #218 | 18 | 6,830 |
| HR | Boys | 0 | #259 | 1 | 3,997 |
| BR | 0 | #268 | 79 | 5,969 | |
| NG | 0 | #272 | 1 | 5,926 | |
| SG | 0 | #282 | 1 | 11,010 | |
| JP | Boys | 0 | #295 | 9 | 7,909 |
| Canada | Boys | 2024 | #297 | 10 | 2,588 |
| Spain | Boys | 0 | #299 | 1,324 | 5,610 |
| France | Boys | 2021 | #314 | 75 | 2,865 |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #329 | 3 | 9,639 |
| DK | Boys | 0 | #329 | 4 | 7,401 |
| PL | Boys | 0 | #338 | 3 | 6,459 |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #339 | 13 | 8,539 |
| Spain | 0 | #370 | 83 | 2,326 | |
| UY | Boys | 0 | #388 | 12 | 5,922 |
| YE | 0 | #398 | 1 | 8,639 | |
| PT | Girls | 0 | #404 | 48 | 7,952 |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #407 | 2 | 11,440 |
| CL | 0 | #432 | 3 | 6,867 | |
| SD | Boys | 0 | #466 | 1 | 10,523 |
| ZA | 0 | #467 | 8 | 14,421 | |
| AR | Boys | 0 | #480 | 4 | 7,628 |
| GT | Boys | 0 | #498 | 2 | 7,625 |
| PA | Boys | 0 | #501 | 5 | 9,305 |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #509 | 2 | 10,188 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #525 | 2 | 12,621 |
| BH | 0 | #540 | 14 | 17,937 | |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #556 | 2 | 12,905 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #561 | 1 | 19,177 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #574 | 2 | 12,054 |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #615 | 8 | 9,244 |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #624 | 2 | 10,983 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #626 | 7 | 18,916 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #646 | 20 | 13,390 |
| Finland | Boys | 2026 | #678 | 5 | 3,552 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #694 | 14 | 18,093 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #710 | 60 | 18,755 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #735 | 5 | 17,960 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #824 | 3 | 15,093 |
| Germany | Boys | 0 | #836 | 117 | 5,697 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #841 | 41 | 17,948 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #854 | 340 | 25,619 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #858 | 21 | 14,506 |
| TN | 0 | #863 | 3 | 13,765 | |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #865 | 28 | 7,044 |
| NL | Boys | 0 | #866 | 86 | 5,873 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #909 | 33 | 12,708 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #910 | 11 | 15,656 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #925 | 1 | 15,035 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #997 | 5 | 16,906 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,009 | 2 | 14,861 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,014 | 1 | 25,931 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,027 | 7 | 16,355 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,036 | 4 | 16,750 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,045 | 48 | 22,615 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,100 | 42 | 25,928 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,179 | 4 | 25,439 |
| MA | 0 | #1,192 | 8 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,229 | 6 | 20,130 | |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,267 | 1 | 17,781 |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #1,429 | 43 | 10,046 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,596 | 19 | 28,008 |
Joaquim is popular in 57 countries — most recent births per country:
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