Boy · #10,151 in 2026

Shahiem

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

Current Rank

#10,151

Peak Rank

#6,088 (2002)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1995

First Year

2005

Last Year

2002

Peak Year

#6088

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Shahiem

Shahiem first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1995, with 9 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2002, when 11 Shahiems were born — ranking #6,088 that year. As of 2026, Shahiem ranks #10,151 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 71 Shahiems have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through 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 Shahiem

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

Shaheen
Shoham
Sheehan
Shahin
Sheehy
Shehan
Shahan
Shahi
Shihan
Raheem
Rahim
Geheim

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Shahiem

What does the name Shahiem mean?

Shahiem is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1995. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Shahiem in 2026?

In 2026, Shahiem ranks #10,151 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Shahiem most popular?

Shahiem reached its peak popularity in 2002, ranking #6,088 that year with 11 babies given the name.

Is Shahiem a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Shahiem?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Shahiem include Bryann, Monterius, Maico. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Shahiem

Shahiem is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1995 and has accumulated 71 births in the dataset. Shahiem's peak popularity came in 2002 when it ranked #6,088. Use the chart and map above to compare Shahiem'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.