Boy · #6,021 in 2026

Zaim

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

Current Rank

#6,021

Peak Rank

#5,878 (2024)

Total Babies

241

5-Yr Trend

+14%

1998

First Year

2026

Last Year

2024

Peak Year

#5878

Peak Rank

241

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Zaim

Zaim first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1998, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2024, when 15 Zaims were born — ranking #5,878 that year. As of 2026, Zaim ranks #6,021 for baby boys with 15 births, gradually rising (+14%). In total, more than 241 Zaims 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 Zaim

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

Zoom
Zane
Zain
Zim
Zam
Zome
Zom
Zum
Zem
Zyme
Xam
Zalm

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Zaim

What does the name Zaim mean?

Zaim 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 Zaim in 2026?

In 2026, Zaim ranks #6,021 among boys' names in the U.S., with 15 babies given the name that year.

When was Zaim most popular?

Zaim reached its peak popularity in 2024, ranking #5,878 that year with 15 babies given the name.

Is Zaim a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Zaim?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Zaim include Calhoun, Lolan, Scotland. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Zaim

Zaim is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1998 and has accumulated 241 births in the dataset. Zaim's peak popularity came in 2024 when it ranked #5,878. Use the chart and map above to compare Zaim'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.