Boy · #9,639 in 2026

Braheem

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

Current Rank

#9,639

Peak Rank

#2,568 (1979)

Total Babies

254

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1976

First Year

2014

Last Year

1979

Peak Year

#2568

Peak Rank

254

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Braheem

Braheem first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1976, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1979, when 18 Braheems were born — ranking #2,568 that year. As of 2026, Braheem ranks #9,639 for baby boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 254 Braheems 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

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Names that sound like Braheem

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

Braham
Ibrahim
Burnham
Brahe
Branham
Ibraheem
Ebrahim
Burham
Ibraham
Brabham
Bradham
Bratty

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Braheem

What does the name Braheem mean?

Braheem is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1976. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Braheem in 2026?

In 2026, Braheem ranks #9,639 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Braheem most popular?

Braheem reached its peak popularity in 1979, ranking #2,568 that year with 18 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Braheem a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Braheem?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Braheem include Cantrell, Marico, Hanif. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Braheem

Braheem is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1976 and has accumulated 254 births in the dataset. Braheem's peak popularity came in 1979 when it ranked #2,568. Use the chart and map above to compare Braheem'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.