Naheem: Name Popularity, History & Rankings (1880

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade	Boys	Per year	Change	Best rank
1880s	–	–	–	–
1890s	–	–	–	–
1900s	–	–	–	–
1910s	–	–	–	–
1920s	–	–	–	–
1930s	–	–	–	–
1940s	–	–	–	–
1950s	–	–	–	–
1960s	–	–	–	–
1970s	–	–	–	–
1980s	17	2	–	#4,718
1990s	85	9	+400%	#4,996
2000s	146	15	+72%	#4,238
2010s	155	16	+6%	#4,300
2020s (to 2025)	99	17	+6%	#5,008

Decade

Boys

Per year

Change

Best rank

1880s

–

1890s

–

1900s

–

1910s

–

1920s

–

1930s

–

1940s

–

1950s

–

1960s

–

1970s

–

1980s

–

#4,718

1990s

+400%

#4,996

2000s

146

+72%

#4,238

2010s

155

+6%

#4,300

2020s (to 2025)

+6%

#5,008

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.

How old are people named Naheem?

The median living Naheem is about 15 years old; half are between 7 and 24. An estimated 500 people named Naheem are alive in the United States today.

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

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
1985	–	–
1980	–	–
1975	–	–
1970	–	–
1965	–	–
1960	–	–
1955	–	–
1950	–	–
1945	–	–
1940	–	–
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1930	–	–
1925	–	–
1920	–	–
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1890	–	–
1885	–	–
1880	–	–

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Naheem, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Naheem?

The median living Naheem is about 15 years old. Half of all living Naheems are between 7 and 24 years old.

How many people named Naheem are alive today?

An estimated 500 people named Naheem are alive in the United States, based on 502 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

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.

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Naheem popularity over time

The story of Naheem

How old are people named Naheem?

Naheem year by year

Frequently asked questions

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