Boy · #5,308 in 2026

Naheem

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

Current Rank

#5,308

Peak Rank

#4,160 (2009)

Total Babies

520

5-Yr Trend

-12%

1982

First Year

2026

Last Year

2009

Peak Year

#4160

Peak Rank

520

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Naheem

Naheem first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1982, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2009, when 24 Naheems were born — ranking #4,160 that year. As of 2026, Naheem ranks #5,308 for baby boys with 18 births, gradually falling (-12%). In total, more than 520 Naheems 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

500+

No data

Names that sound like Naheem

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

Nahum
Nahom
Naseem
Newham
Maham
Nauseam
Nahi
Nihon
Nadim
Nazim
Nassim
Nyhan

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Naheem

What does the name Naheem mean?

Naheem is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1982. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Naheem in 2026?

In 2026, Naheem ranks #5,308 among boys' names in the U.S., with 18 babies given the name that year.

When was Naheem most popular?

Naheem reached its peak popularity in 2009, ranking #4,160 that year with 24 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Naheem a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Naheem?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Naheem include Ebin, Jamaris, Bartosz. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Naheem

Naheem is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1982 and has accumulated 520 births in the dataset. Naheem's peak popularity came in 2009 when it ranked #4,160. Use the chart and map above to compare Naheem'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.