Boy · #8,287 in 2026

Ikeem

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

Current Rank

#8,287

Peak Rank

#2,227 (1991)

Total Babies

365

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1985

First Year

2024

Last Year

1991

Peak Year

#2227

Peak Rank

365

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Ikeem

Ikeem first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1985, with 12 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1991, when 32 Ikeems were born — ranking #2,227 that year. As of 2026, Ikeem ranks #8,287 for baby boys with 9 births, with steady use. In total, more than 365 Ikeems have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s 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 Ikeem

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

Icom
Icam
Icame
Hakim
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Ikea
Ican
Ikon
Iky
Iken
Icahn
Icone

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ikeem

What does the name Ikeem mean?

Ikeem is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1985. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Ikeem in 2026?

In 2026, Ikeem ranks #8,287 among boys' names in the U.S., with 9 babies given the name that year.

When was Ikeem most popular?

Ikeem reached its peak popularity in 1991, ranking #2,227 that year with 32 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Ikeem a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Ikeem?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Ikeem include Teven, Josedejesus, Alanmichael. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Ikeem

Ikeem is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1985 and has accumulated 365 births in the dataset. Ikeem's peak popularity came in 1991 when it ranked #2,227. Use the chart and map above to compare Ikeem'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.