Naheem
Every Naheem since 1982 — 502 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Naheem
Naheem is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,533 in 2025 with 17 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1982, 502 American babies have been named Naheem. Its peak came in 2009, when 24 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Naheem stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Naheem year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | #5,533 |
| 2024 | 17 | #5,588 |
| 2023 | 20 | #5,008 |
| 2022 | 12 | #7,116 |
| 2021 | 17 | #5,488 |
| 2020 | 16 | #5,620 |
| 2019 | 22 | #4,591 |
| 2018 | 16 | #5,707 |
| 2017 | 24 | #4,300 |
| 2016 | 13 | #6,601 |
| 2015 | 9 | #8,506 |
| 2014 | 14 | #6,213 |
| 2013 | 15 | #5,836 |
| 2012 | 15 | #5,897 |
| 2011 | 13 | #6,475 |
| 2010 | 14 | #6,275 |
| 2009 | 24 | #4,238 |
| 2008 | 21 | #4,658 |
| 2007 | 14 | #6,165 |
| 2006 | 14 | #6,000 |
| 2005 | 12 | #6,504 |
| 2004 | 16 | #5,181 |
| 2003 | 11 | #6,582 |
| 2002 | 8 | #8,216 |
| 2001 | 11 | #6,298 |
| 2000 | 15 | #4,972 |
| 1995 | 9 | #6,251 |
| 1990 | 7 | #6,932 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Naheem in 2025?
Naheem ranked #5,533 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 17 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Naheem?
502 babies have been named Naheem in the United States since 1982, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Naheem most popular?
Naheem peaked in 2009, when 24 newborns received the name.
Is Naheem a boy or girl name?
Naheem is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Naheem rising or falling?
Naheem is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.