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👦As Boy Name

1979

First Year

2026

Last Year

2000

Peak Year

#1300

Peak Rank

1K

Total Count

39

Years Active

👧As Girl Name

1975

First Year

2024

Last Year

1984

Peak Year

#5539

Peak Rank

255

Total Count

31

Years Active

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## The Story of Naseem

### As a girl name

Naseem first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1975, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1984, when 12 Naseems were born — ranking #5,539 that year. As of 2026, Naseem ranks #15,243 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 255 Naseems have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

### As a boy name

Naseem first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1979, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2000, when 99 Naseems were born — ranking #1,300 that year. As of 2026, Naseem ranks #3,146 for boys with 39 births, gradually rising (+9%). In total, more than 1K Naseems have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

## Popularity Over Time

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## Popularity by State

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## Names that sound like Naseem

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

* [Nassim](/nassim)
* Nauseam
* Newsome
* [Nason](/nason)
* [Nazim](/nazim)
* [Nissim](/nissim)
* Nasa
* [Nissan](/nissan)
* [Nessie](/nessie)
* Nassau
* [Neeson](/neeson)
* [Nissen](/nissen)

Source: [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/). Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated. 

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## Frequently Asked Questions about Naseem

What does the name Naseem mean?

Naseem is a boy'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 Naseem in 2026?

In 2026, Naseem ranks #3,146 among boys' names in the U.S., with 39 babies given the name that year.

When was Naseem most popular?

Naseem reached its peak popularity in 2000, ranking #1,300 that year with 99 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Naseem a unisex name?

Yes — Naseem is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 16% of Naseems assigned female and 84% assigned male historically.

What names go well with Naseem?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Naseem include Cleophas, Giacomo, Mahmoud. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

## Similar Names

### 👦 Similar Boy Names 

[👦CleophasPeak #1300](/cleophas)[👦GiacomoPeak #1300](/giacomo)[👦MahmoudPeak #1300](/mahmoud)[👦TreveonPeak #1300](/treveon)

### 👧 Similar Girl Names 

[👧RevePeak #5539](/reve)[👧ShevaunPeak #5539](/shevaun)[👧LeneaPeak #5539](/lenea)[👧TanaraPeak #5539](/tanara)

## About the name Naseem 

Naseem is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1979 and has accumulated 1K births in the dataset. Naseem's peak popularity came in 2000 when it ranked #1,300\. Use the chart and map above to compare Naseem's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

### Continue exploring 

* [ Top names of 2000 → ](/year/2000)
* [ Names of the 2000s → ](/decade/2000s)
* [ Names starting with "N" → ](/letter/n)
* [ Browse all boy names → ](/names/boys)
* [ Top names of 2026 → ](/year/2026)
* [ Browse unisex names → ](/names/unisex)

Data sources

* Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. [Social Security Administration ](https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/). 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 ](https://www.behindthename.com/) (used under their public API terms).
* Meaning prose and editorial summary — [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/) article extracts, licensed under [CC BY-SA 3.0 ](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
* Predicted nationality distribution — [Nationalize.io ](https://nationalize.io/).
* Phonetically similar names — [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/).

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.