Boy · #6,513 in 2026

Nakeem

In the fictional Bleach manga/anime universe, a Hollow is a type of monstrous lost soul who can harm both ghosts and humans. Many of the series' antagonists are hollows. Some hollows possess characteristics that are similar to those of a Soul Reaper, these Hollows are called Arrancars . One of the series' main storylines has Sousuke Aizen and his arrancar as the force opposing the protagonists.

Current Rank
#6,513
Peak Rank
#5,395 (2002)
Total Babies
191
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1989
First Year
2023
Last Year
2002
Peak Year
#5395
Peak Rank
191
Total Count
25
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Nakeem

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

In the fictional Bleach manga/anime universe, a Hollow is a type of monstrous lost soul who can harm both ghosts and humans. Many of the series' antagonists are hollows. Some hollows possess characteristics that are similar to those of a Soul Reaper, these Hollows are called Arrancars . One of the series' main storylines has Sousuke Aizen and his arrancar as the force opposing the protagonists.

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The Story of Nakeem

Nakeem first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1989, with 11 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2002, when 13 Nakeems were born — ranking #5,395 that year. As of 2026, Nakeem ranks #6,513 for baby boys with 13 births, with steady use. In total, more than 191 Nakeems have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Nakeem

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

  • Nukem
  • Newcomb
  • Newcombe
  • Newcome
  • Knacky
  • Newcom
  • Niccum
  • Nacken
  • Nacon
  • Knocking
  • Nagging
  • Knockin

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Nakeem

What does the name Nakeem mean?
In the fictional Bleach manga/anime universe, a Hollow is a type of monstrous lost soul who can harm both ghosts and humans. Many of the series' antagonists are hollows. Some hollows possess characteristics that are similar to those of a Soul Reaper, these Hollows are called Arrancars . One of the series' main storylines has Sousuke Aizen and his arrancar as the force opposing the protagonists.
How popular is Nakeem in 2026?
In 2026, Nakeem ranks #6,513 among boys' names in the U.S., with 13 babies given the name that year.
When was Nakeem most popular?
Nakeem reached its peak popularity in 2002, ranking #5,395 that year with 13 babies given the name.
Is Nakeem a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Nakeem is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Nakeem?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nakeem include Tulio, Nole, Contrell. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Nakeem

Nakeem is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1989 and has accumulated 191 births in the dataset. Nakeem's peak popularity came in 2002 when it ranked #5,395. Use the chart and map above to compare Nakeem'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.