Faheem
Borrowed from Arabic فَهِيم (fahīm, “to understand”).
Every Faheem since 1976 — 808 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Faheem
Faheem is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #9,168 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1976, 808 American babies have been named Faheem. Its peak came in 2008, when 28 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 Faheem stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Faheem year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | #9,168 |
| 2024 | 6 | #11,363 |
| 2023 | 12 | #7,034 |
| 2022 | 17 | #5,506 |
| 2021 | 14 | #6,125 |
| 2020 | 16 | #5,529 |
| 2019 | 16 | #5,641 |
| 2018 | 10 | #7,780 |
| 2017 | 20 | #4,798 |
| 2016 | 13 | #6,465 |
| 2015 | 15 | #5,818 |
| 2014 | 15 | #5,816 |
| 2013 | 14 | #6,013 |
| 2012 | 22 | #4,436 |
| 2011 | 24 | #4,143 |
| 2010 | 21 | #4,569 |
| 2009 | 19 | #4,987 |
| 2008 | 28 | #3,764 |
| 2007 | 14 | #6,013 |
| 2006 | 17 | #5,147 |
| 2005 | 13 | #5,979 |
| 2004 | 16 | #5,082 |
| 2003 | 10 | #6,886 |
| 2002 | 20 | #4,085 |
| 2001 | 16 | #4,745 |
| 2000 | 21 | #3,818 |
| 1995 | 12 | #4,892 |
| 1990 | 19 | #3,210 |
| 1985 | 11 | #3,880 |
| 1980 | 16 | #2,867 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Faheem mean?
Borrowed from Arabic فَهِيم (fahīm, “to understand”).
How popular is the name Faheem in 2025?
Faheem ranked #9,168 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Faheem?
808 babies have been named Faheem in the United States since 1976, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Faheem most popular?
Faheem peaked in 2008, when 28 newborns received the name.
Is Faheem a boy or girl name?
Faheem is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Faheem rising or falling?
Faheem is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.