Girl · #10,084 in 2026

Naeema

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

Current Rank

#10,084

Peak Rank

#6,324 (2020)

Total Babies

309

5-Yr Trend

-36%

1979

First Year

2025

Last Year

2020

Peak Year

#6324

Peak Rank

309

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Naeema

Naeema first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1979, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2020, when 18 Naeemas were born — ranking #6,324 that year. As of 2026, Naeema ranks #10,084 for baby girls with 5 births, falling sharply (-36%). In total, more than 309 Naeemas 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

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Names that sound like Naeema

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Naeema

What does the name Naeema mean?

Naeema is a girl'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 Naeema in 2026?

In 2026, Naeema ranks #10,084 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Naeema most popular?

Naeema reached its peak popularity in 2020, ranking #6,324 that year with 18 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Naeema a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Naeema?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Naeema include Kamillah, Levana, Ruchama. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Naeema

Naeema is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1979 and has accumulated 309 births in the dataset. Naeema's peak popularity came in 2020 when it ranked #6,324. Use the chart and map above to compare Naeema'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.