Naimah
Every Naimah since 1976 — 1,660 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Naimah
Naimah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,263 in 2025 with 19 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1976, 1,660 American babies have been named Naimah. Its peak came in 2011, when 77 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 Naimah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Naimah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 19 | #6,263 |
| 2024 | 17 | #6,852 |
| 2023 | 21 | #5,894 |
| 2022 | 23 | #5,586 |
| 2021 | 17 | #6,894 |
| 2020 | 26 | #4,971 |
| 2019 | 28 | #4,863 |
| 2018 | 48 | #3,329 |
| 2017 | 26 | #5,146 |
| 2016 | 29 | #4,811 |
| 2015 | 26 | #5,254 |
| 2014 | 38 | #3,980 |
| 2013 | 34 | #4,309 |
| 2012 | 47 | #3,450 |
| 2011 | 77 | #2,410 |
| 2010 | 58 | #2,966 |
| 2009 | 60 | #2,921 |
| 2008 | 72 | #2,604 |
| 2007 | 61 | #2,956 |
| 2006 | 47 | #3,455 |
| 2005 | 74 | #2,399 |
| 2004 | 25 | #5,167 |
| 2003 | 29 | #4,496 |
| 2002 | 28 | #4,472 |
| 2001 | 25 | #4,792 |
| 2000 | 21 | #5,444 |
| 1995 | 27 | #3,948 |
| 1990 | 20 | #4,813 |
| 1985 | 20 | #4,082 |
| 1980 | 41 | #2,377 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Naimah in 2025?
Naimah ranked #6,263 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 19 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Naimah?
1,660 babies have been named Naimah in the United States since 1976, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Naimah most popular?
Naimah peaked in 2011, when 77 newborns received the name.
Is Naimah a boy or girl name?
Naimah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Naimah rising or falling?
Naimah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.