The unique and distinctive first name Tykeem is of African origin, meaning 'beauty'. It's a combination of two Swahili words: 'tya' meaning beautiful, and 'kium' meaning in peace or harmony. This moniker gained popularity in the United States during the late 20th century but remains uncommon elsewhere.
The name Tykeem experienced significant fluctuations in popularity over the years, with peaks of 27 births in 1997 and drops as low as 5 births in several years, including 1988, 2003, 2014, and 2023. The total number of births for this name from 1988 to 2023 is 378.