Boy · #4,780 in 2026

Nahim

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

Current Rank

#4,780

Peak Rank

#4,780 (2026)

Total Babies

155

5-Yr Trend

+158%

1998

First Year

2026

Last Year

2026

Peak Year

#4780

Peak Rank

155

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Nahim

American parents first put Nahim on the record books as a baby boy name in 1998, with 8 registered babies. Its peak popularity came in 2026, when 21 Nahims were born — ranking #4,780 that year. About 61% of every Nahim on record arrived during the 2020s, its defining decade. As of 2026, Nahim ranks #4,780 for baby boys with 21 births, rising sharply (+158% over the past five years). All told, over 155 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 1990s to 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 Nahim

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

Nahum
Newham
Nahom
Naha
Norem
Njm
Knotting
Nothin
Mayhem
Knocking
Nodding
Knockin

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Nahim

What does the name Nahim mean?

Nahim is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1998. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Nahim in 2026?

In 2026, Nahim ranks #4,780 among boys' names in the U.S., with 21 babies given the name that year.

When was Nahim most popular?

Nahim reached its peak popularity in 2026, ranking #4,780 that year with 21 babies given the name.

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

Nahim has historically been most popular in Florida, Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Nahim.

Is Nahim a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Nahim?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nahim include Nochum, Ramelo, Hasnain. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Nahim

Nahim is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1998 and has accumulated 155 births in the dataset. Nahim's peak popularity came in 2026 when it ranked #4,780. Use the chart and map above to compare Nahim'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.