Total births
44
Boys' name · since 1989
Akheem
Since 1989, U.S. Social Security records show 44 babies named Akheem, peaking in 1989. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 44
- total births
- 1989–2000
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 68%
- born in that decade
44 boys have been named Akheem since 1989, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Akheem has been recorded 44 times among boys since 1989, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1989 to 2000.
- 44 total births
- 1989–2000 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 68% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
44 boys have been named Akheem since 1989, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2000.
- 44
- total births
- 1989–2000
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 68%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
68% of everyone ever named Akheem was born in this single decade.
1989
Single peak year
8 babies were named Akheem in 1989 - its busiest year on record.
Akheem's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Akheem's SSA record in two at 1994 and the more recent half accounts for 57% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 43%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1993, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1989 peak of 8, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Akheem at a glance
Last recorded 2000Peak year
1989
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1989
Akheem popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1989–2000
- Peak year (1989)
- 8
- Annual births at peak, across 12 years of records
Akheem by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Akheem's strongest decade.
30 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 68% of all-time use.
Akheem births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 8
1980s
8 births
- 1990s
1990s
30 births
- 2000s 6
2000s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 30 births (68% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Akheem? ▼
Since 1989, Social Security records show 44 babies named Akheem. The most recent recorded year was 2000. Its busiest year on record was 1989, with 8 births.
When was Akheem most popular? ▼
Akheem was most popular in the 1990s decade with 30 total births. The single peak year was 1989.
How long has the name Akheem been used? ▼
Records for Akheem go back to 1989, giving 12 years of history through 2000.
What names are similar to Akheem? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Akhil, Akhari, Akhilesh, Akhai, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Akheem's data
- Akheem's decade-level peak was the 1990s (30 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Akheem
Nearby Names Like Akheem
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Akheem
Akhil Boy
#5529 1,820 births
Akhari Boy
#5621 201 births
Akhilesh Boy
132 births
Akhai Boy
#10726 41 births
Akhilles Boy
35 births
Compare Akheem side by side: Akheem vs Akhil Akheem vs Akhari Akheem vs Akhilesh
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1989–2000 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Akheem: Baby Name Since 1989 - 44 Births, Peak 1989." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/akheem. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Akheem draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.