Boy · #3,804 in 2026

Azeem

Name: Popularity of the name Azeem in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Azeem, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#3,804

Peak Rank

#3,042 (2023)

Total Babies

676

5-Yr Trend

+24%

1979

First Year

2026

Last Year

2023

Peak Year

#3042

Peak Rank

676

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Azeem

American parents first put Azeem on the record books as a baby boy name in 1979, with 7 registered babies. Its peak popularity came in 2023, when 33 Azeems were born — ranking #3,471 that year. The 2010s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 29% of all recorded Azeems. In the latest 2026 data it stands at #3,804 among baby boy names with 29 births, rising sharply (+24% over the past five years). In total, more than 676 Azeems have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Azeem

Phonetically similar names — useful when Azeem is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Azim
Azine
Azem
Azyme
Ozem
Ism
Assume
Asea
Izm
Ozon
Azon
Isme

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Azeem

What does the name Azeem mean?

Azeem is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1979. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Azeem in 2026?

In 2026, Azeem ranks #3,804 among boys' names in the U.S., with 29 babies given the name that year.

When was Azeem most popular?

Azeem reached its peak popularity in 2023, ranking #3,042 that year with 33 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Azeem most popular?

Azeem has historically been most popular in Pennsylvania, New York, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Azeem.

Is Azeem a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Azeem is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Azeem?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Azeem include Sante, Thaddus, Buzzy. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Azeem

Azeem is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1979 and has accumulated 676 births in the dataset. Azeem's peak popularity came in 2023 when it ranked #3,042. Use the chart and map above to compare Azeem's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.