Kaheem
Every Kaheem since 1980 — 377 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kaheem
Kaheem is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #10,177 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1980, 377 American babies have been named Kaheem. Its peak came in 1989, when 20 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
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 Kaheem stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kaheem year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | #10,177 |
| 2024 | 5 | #13,229 |
| 2023 | 8 | #9,337 |
| 2022 | 12 | #7,024 |
| 2021 | 8 | #9,244 |
| 2020 | 14 | #6,131 |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | 7 | #10,185 |
| 2017 | 7 | #10,219 |
| 2016 | 6 | #11,411 |
| 2015 | 9 | #8,369 |
| 2014 | 9 | #8,458 |
| 2013 | 9 | #8,441 |
| 2012 | — | — |
| 2011 | 5 | #13,314 |
| 2010 | 10 | #7,861 |
| 2009 | 8 | #9,425 |
| 2008 | 10 | #7,993 |
| 2007 | 14 | #6,093 |
| 2006 | 9 | #8,379 |
| 2005 | 8 | #8,700 |
| 2004 | 8 | #8,526 |
| 2003 | 7 | #9,154 |
| 2002 | 8 | #8,051 |
| 2001 | 12 | #5,847 |
| 2000 | 12 | #5,740 |
| 1995 | 8 | #6,676 |
| 1990 | 17 | #3,529 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | 7 | #5,226 |
| 1975 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kaheem in 2025?
Kaheem ranked #10,177 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kaheem?
377 babies have been named Kaheem in the United States since 1980, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kaheem most popular?
Kaheem peaked in 1989, when 20 newborns received the name.
Is Kaheem a boy or girl name?
Kaheem is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kaheem rising or falling?
Kaheem is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.