Naima
Every Naima since 1969 — 4,757 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Naima
Naima is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,033 in 2025 with 94 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1969, 4,757 American babies have been named Naima. Its peak came in 2007, when 305 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 Naima stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Naima year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 94 | #2,033 |
| 2024 | 87 | #2,191 |
| 2023 | 102 | #1,940 |
| 2022 | 88 | #2,168 |
| 2021 | 105 | #1,893 |
| 2020 | 116 | #1,739 |
| 2019 | 128 | #1,654 |
| 2018 | 143 | #1,529 |
| 2017 | 168 | #1,376 |
| 2016 | 152 | #1,502 |
| 2015 | 156 | #1,474 |
| 2014 | 188 | #1,280 |
| 2013 | 146 | #1,513 |
| 2012 | 173 | #1,355 |
| 2011 | 233 | #1,060 |
| 2010 | 202 | #1,202 |
| 2009 | 247 | #1,051 |
| 2008 | 287 | #945 |
| 2007 | 305 | #904 |
| 2006 | 299 | #891 |
| 2005 | 283 | #892 |
| 2004 | 49 | #3,158 |
| 2003 | 38 | #3,712 |
| 2002 | 46 | #3,128 |
| 2001 | 44 | #3,184 |
| 2000 | 50 | #2,888 |
| 1995 | 25 | #4,183 |
| 1990 | 17 | #5,461 |
| 1985 | 22 | #3,806 |
| 1980 | 34 | #2,731 |
| 1975 | 35 | #2,345 |
| 1970 | 14 | #4,182 |
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Famous people named Naima
- Naima Mora Model · b. 1984
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Naima in 2025?
Naima ranked #2,033 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 94 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Naima?
4,757 babies have been named Naima in the United States since 1969, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Naima most popular?
Naima peaked in 2007, when 305 newborns received the name.
Is Naima a boy or girl name?
Naima is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Naima rising or falling?
Naima is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Naima?
Well-known people named Naima include Naima Mora (model).