Naeema
Every Naeema since 1979 — 311 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Naeema
Naeema is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #12,781 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1979, 311 American babies have been named Naeema. Its peak came in 2020, when 18 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Naeema stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Naeema year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | #12,781 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | 7 | #13,058 |
| 2022 | 11 | #9,473 |
| 2021 | 5 | #16,938 |
| 2020 | 18 | #6,548 |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | 17 | #7,017 |
| 2017 | 8 | #12,415 |
| 2016 | 7 | #13,930 |
| 2015 | 11 | #9,952 |
| 2014 | 11 | #9,974 |
| 2013 | 9 | #11,684 |
| 2012 | 11 | #10,212 |
| 2011 | 16 | #7,690 |
| 2010 | 13 | #9,085 |
| 2009 | 13 | #9,248 |
| 2008 | 11 | #10,575 |
| 2007 | 10 | #11,394 |
| 2006 | 5 | #19,159 |
| 2005 | 9 | #11,549 |
| 2004 | 7 | #13,764 |
| 2003 | 5 | #17,562 |
| 2002 | 6 | #14,863 |
| 2001 | 6 | #14,791 |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | 8 | #10,212 |
| 1990 | 5 | #14,479 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | 6 | #9,928 |
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| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Naeema in 2025?
Naeema ranked #12,781 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Naeema?
311 babies have been named Naeema in the United States since 1979, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Naeema most popular?
Naeema peaked in 2020, when 18 newborns received the name.
Is Naeema a boy or girl name?
Naeema is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Naeema rising or falling?
Naeema is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.