Aleem
Every Aleem since 1974 — 565 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Aleem
Aleem is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #8,276 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1974, 565 American babies have been named Aleem. Its peak came in 2014, when 22 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Aleem stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Aleem year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | #8,276 |
| 2024 | 7 | #9,941 |
| 2023 | 7 | #9,802 |
| 2022 | 14 | #6,164 |
| 2021 | 15 | #5,781 |
| 2020 | 20 | #4,702 |
| 2019 | 18 | #5,163 |
| 2018 | 17 | #5,327 |
| 2017 | 15 | #5,805 |
| 2016 | 17 | #5,327 |
| 2015 | 18 | #5,066 |
| 2014 | 22 | #4,393 |
| 2013 | 17 | #5,173 |
| 2012 | 14 | #6,013 |
| 2011 | 11 | #7,028 |
| 2010 | 6 | #10,821 |
| 2009 | 21 | #4,583 |
| 2008 | 18 | #5,072 |
| 2007 | 13 | #6,279 |
| 2006 | 8 | #8,754 |
| 2005 | — | — |
| 2004 | 11 | #6,537 |
| 2003 | 11 | #6,272 |
| 2002 | 7 | #8,482 |
| 2001 | 10 | #6,459 |
| 2000 | 14 | #5,050 |
| 1995 | 9 | #5,938 |
| 1990 | 8 | #5,839 |
| 1985 | 15 | #3,075 |
| 1980 | 13 | #3,258 |
| 1975 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Aleem in 2025?
Aleem ranked #8,276 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 9 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Aleem?
565 babies have been named Aleem in the United States since 1974, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Aleem most popular?
Aleem peaked in 2014, when 22 newborns received the name.
Is Aleem a boy or girl name?
Aleem is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Aleem rising or falling?
Aleem is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.