Boy · #7,591 in 2026

Shiheem

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

Current Rank

#7,591

Peak Rank

#4,791 (1995)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1994

First Year

2010

Last Year

1995

Peak Year

#4791

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Shiheem

Shiheem first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1994, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1995, when 12 Shiheems were born — ranking #4,791 that year. As of 2026, Shiheem ranks #7,591 for baby boys with 10 births, with steady use. In total, more than 75 Shiheems 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 Shiheem

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

Shaheen
Shahi
Shoham
Raheem
Rahim
Shehan
Shalom
Sheehan
Shahin
Sheehy
Shahan
Shunem

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Shiheem

What does the name Shiheem mean?

Shiheem is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1994. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Shiheem in 2026?

In 2026, Shiheem ranks #7,591 among boys' names in the U.S., with 10 babies given the name that year.

When was Shiheem most popular?

Shiheem reached its peak popularity in 1995, ranking #4,791 that year with 12 babies given the name.

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

Shiheem has historically been most popular in North Carolina. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Shiheem.

Is Shiheem a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Shiheem?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Shiheem include Adewale, Kristain, Davaris. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Shiheem

Shiheem is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1994 and has accumulated 75 births in the dataset. Shiheem's peak popularity came in 1995 when it ranked #4,791. Use the chart and map above to compare Shiheem'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.