Joakim
Meaning of Joakim
Joakim is a masculine name with origins in both English and Swedish. In English, it is pronounced as JOH-uh-kim (/ˈdʒoʊəkɪm/), while in Swedish, it is pronounced as YOH-ah-keem (/ˈjuːaˌkiːm/). The name has variations such as Joachim. Joakim has a moderate level of popularity in the United States, with 7 occurrences in 2021 and ranking at 9695. Over the years, its popularity has fluctuated, with its highest rank being 10th in 2017. Joakim carries an elegant and strong association, making it a unique choice for parents seeking a distinctive name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as JOH-uh-kim (/ˈdʒoʊəkɪm/)
Swedish
- Pronunced as YOH-ah-keem (/ˈjuːaˌkiːm/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
Notable People Named Joakim
| Joakim Simon Noah is a former professional basketball player who played for the French national team and the Chicago Bulls, winning back-to-back NCAA championships with the Florida Gators. |
| Thåström, also known as Sven Joakim Eriksson Thåström, is a Swedish singer and songwriter recognized for his work with bands like Ebba Grön and Imperiet, spanning various genres from punk to rock and industrial music. |
| Joakim Brodén - Joakim "Jocke" Brodén is the lead vocalist, keyboardist, and occasional third guitarist of the power metal band Sabaton, which he co-founded with bassist Pär Sundström in 1999. |
| Joakim Alexander Lundell, also known as Jockiboi, is a multi-talented Swedish personality with a successful career in YouTube, reality TV, music, writing, and film. |
| Joakim Ryan is a professional ice hockey defenseman currently playing for the Malmö Redhawks in the Swedish Hockey League, and was drafted by the San Jose Sharks in 2012. |
| Joakim Nordström is a Swedish professional ice hockey centre known for winning the World Championships in 2017 with Sweden and the Stanley Cup with the Chicago Blackhawks in 2015. |
| Karl Sven Joakim Haeggman is a Swedish professional golfer and the first Swede to play in the Ryder Cup. |
| Joakim Anders Andersson is a Swedish former professional ice hockey centre who played in the Swedish Hockey League (SHL) and with the Detroit Red Wings in the National Hockey League (NHL). |
| Joakim Puhk was an Estonian businessman, economist, and Rotarian who was a member of the International Chamber of Commerce and the International Olympic Committee from 1936 to 1942. |
| Joakim Zander is a Swedish author and lawyer known for his debut novel Simmaren, published by Wahlström & Widstrand in September 2013. |
| Joakim Grönhagen is a Swedish professional golfer who has competed on the Challenge Tour and European Tour. |
| Joakim Reiter is a Swedish business executive and former public servant, currently serving as Chief External and Corporate Affairs Officer of Vodafone. |
| Joakim Vislavski - Joakim "Kime" Vislavski was a prominent Yugoslav and Serbian football manager and player. |
| Joakim "Jock-E" Björklund is a Swedish songwriter and producer known for his work in the music industry. |
| Joakim Hillding is a Swedish professional ice hockey player currently playing with Troja-Ljungby in the HockeyAllsvenskan (Allsv). |
