Total births
647
Girls' name · since 1971
Naeemah
Since 1971, U.S. Social Security records show 647 babies named Naeemah, peaking in 1974. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 647
- total births
- 1971–2025
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 21%
- born in that decade
Naeemah sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 647 recorded since 1971.
Naeemah has 647 recorded births among girls since 1971, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used girls names, busiest in the 1970s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1971 to 2025.
- 647 total births
- 1971–2025 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 21% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
647 girls have been named Naeemah since 1971, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2025.
- 647
- total births
- 1971–2025
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 21%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
21% of everyone ever named Naeemah was born in this single decade.
1974
Single peak year
23 babies were named Naeemah in 1974 - its busiest year on record.
Naeemah's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Naeemah's full recorded timeline at 1997, 46% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 54% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 2003, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1974 peak of 23 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Naeemah at a glance
Last recorded 2025Peak year
1974
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1971
Naeemah popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1971–2025
- Peak year (1974)
- 23
- Annual births at peak, across 55 years of records
Naeemah by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Naeemah's strongest decade.
133 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 21% of all-time use.
Naeemah births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
133 births
- 1980s
1980s
127 births
- 1990s
1990s
128 births
- 2000s
2000s
114 births
- 2010s
2010s
122 births
- 2020s 23
2020s
23 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 133 births (21% of all-time use).
How Naeemah compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Naeemah's total volume
Naeemah vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Naeemah by state
Where Naeemah concentrates geographically, total births since 1971
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 36 | 5.6% |
| #2 | Pennsylvania | | 19 | 2.9% |
| #3 | California | | 5 | 0.8% |
| #4 | New Jersey | | 5 | 0.8% |
New York share of Naeemah's total US births 5.6%
Even split
36 of 647 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Naeemah? ▼
Since 1971, Social Security records show 647 babies named Naeemah. The most recent recorded year was 2025. Its busiest year on record was 1974, with 23 births.
When was Naeemah most popular? ▼
Naeemah was most popular in the 1970s decade with 133 total births. The single peak year was 1974.
Where is Naeemah most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Naeemah are New York (36 births), Pennsylvania (19 births), California (5 births).
How long has the name Naeemah been used? ▼
Naeemah has been recorded in Social Security data since 1971, spanning 55 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Naeemah? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Naevia, Naeema, Naelani, Naelle, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Naeemah's data
- Naeemah's decade-level peak was the 1970s (133 total births); usage has since declined to 23 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Naeemahs (36 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 Naeemah
Nearby Names Like Naeemah
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Naeemah
Naevia Girl
#9455 332 births
Naeema Girl
311 births
Naelani Girl
#4542 306 births
Naelle Girl
#10931 153 births
Naela Girl
104 births
Compare Naeemah side by side: Naeemah vs Naevia Naeemah vs Naeema Naeemah 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, 1971–2025 (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. "Naeemah: Baby Name Since 1971 - 647 Births, Peak 1974." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/naeemah. 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 Naeemah 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.