Total births
311
Girls' name · since 1979
Naeema
Since 1979, U.S. Social Security records show 311 babies named Naeema, peaking in 2020. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 311
- total births
- 1979–2025
- years on record
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 33%
- born in that decade
Naeema is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 311 have been recorded since 1979.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Naeema has been recorded 311 times among girls since 1979, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1979 to 2025.
- 311 total births
- 1979–2025 years on record
- 2010s peak decade
- 33% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
311 girls have been named Naeema since 1979, peaking in the 2010s, last recorded in 2025.
- 311
- total births
- 1979–2025
- years on record
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 33%
- born in that decade
2010s
Peak decade
33% of everyone ever named Naeema was born in this single decade.
2020
Single peak year
18 babies were named Naeema in 2020 - its busiest year on record.
Naeema's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Naeema splits its recorded history at 2005: 64% of all births land in the more recent half, 36% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1990 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2020 peak of 18 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Naeema at a glance
Last recorded 2025Peak year
2020
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1979
Naeema popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1979–2025
- Peak year (2020)
- 18
- Annual births at peak, across 47 years of records
Naeema by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Naeema's strongest decade.
103 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 33% of all-time use.
Naeema births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 6
1970s
6 births
- 1980s 25
1980s
25 births
- 1990s
1990s
57 births
- 2000s
2000s
72 births
- 2010s
2010s
103 births
- 2020s
2020s
48 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 103 births (33% of all-time use).
Naeema by state
Where Naeema concentrates geographically, total births since 1979
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 10 | 3.2% |
New York share of Naeema's total US births 3.2%
10 of 311 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Naeema? ▼
311 babies have been named Naeema since 1979. It was last recorded in 2025. The peak year was 2020 with 18 births.
When was Naeema most popular? ▼
Naeema was most popular in the 2010s decade with 103 total births. The single peak year was 2020.
Where is Naeema most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Naeema are New York (10 births).
How long has the name Naeema been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Naeema since 1979 -- 47 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Naeema? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Naeemah, Naevia, Naelani, Naelle, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Naeema's data
- Naeema's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (103 total births) through the 2020s (48) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Naeemas (10 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
- 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 Naeema
Nearby Names Like Naeema
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Naeema
Naeemah Girl
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Naevia Girl
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Naelani Girl
#4542 306 births
Naelle Girl
#10931 153 births
Naela Girl
104 births
Compare Naeema side by side: Naeema vs Naeemah Naeema vs Naevia Naeema vs Naelani
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1979–2025 (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. "Naeema: Baby Name Since 1979 - 311 Births, Peak 2020." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/naeema. 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 Naeema 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 July 2026.