Total births
502
Boys' name · since 1982
Naheem
Since 1982, U.S. Social Security records show 502 babies named Naheem, peaking in 2009. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #5526
- among boys today
- 502
- born since 1982
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 61%
- more common than other boys
Naheem currently ranks #5526 among boys' names in America, with 502 babies recorded since 1982.
Social Security Administration records show Naheem recorded 502 times among boys since 1982, holding rank #5526 nationally today, ahead of 61% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1982 to 2025.
- #5526 among boys today
- 502 born since 1982
- 2010s peak decade
- 61% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Naheem is currently the #5526 boys' name in America, more common than 61% of boys - 502 born since 1982, peaking in the 2010s.
- #5526
- among boys today
- 502
- born since 1982
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 61%
- more common than other boys
Naheem vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#5526
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 61% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
31% of everyone ever named Naheem was born in this single decade.
2009
Single peak year
24 babies were named Naheem in 2009 - its busiest year on record.
How Naheem compares
502 Top 43% higher than 57% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Naheem's all-time total is 37% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Naheem | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 502 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 24 | 23 | 22,252 |
Naheem's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Naheem's full recorded timeline at 2007, 62% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 38% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 1993, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2009 peak of 24 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Naheem at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2009
Current rank
#5,526
Active since
1982
Naheem popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1982–2025
- Peak year (2009)
- 24
- Annual births at peak, across 44 years of records
Naheem by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Naheem's strongest decade.
155 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 31% of all-time use.
Naheem births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 17
1980s
17 births
- 1990s
1990s
85 births
- 2000s
2000s
146 births
- 2010s
2010s
155 births
- 2020s
2020s
99 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 155 births (31% of all-time use).
How Naheem compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Naheem's total volume
Naheem vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Naheem by state
Where Naheem concentrates geographically, total births since 1982
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 12 | 2.4% |
| #2 | Florida | | 5 | 1.0% |
| #3 | Michigan | | 5 | 1.0% |
| #4 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 1.0% |
New York share of Naheem's total US births 2.4%
Even split
12 of 502 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Naheem? ▼
502 babies have been named Naheem since 1982. It currently ranks #5526 among boys. The peak year was 2009 with 24 births.
When was Naheem most popular? ▼
Naheem was most popular in the 2010s decade with 155 total births. The single peak year was 2009.
Where is Naheem most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Naheem are New York (12 births), Florida (5 births), Michigan (5 births).
How long has the name Naheem been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Naheem since 1982 -- 44 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Naheem? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Nahum, Nahom, Nahshon, Nahmir, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Naheem's data
- Naheem's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (155 total births) through the 2020s (99) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Naheems (12 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 Naheem
Nearby Names Like Naheem
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Naheem
Nahum Boy
#2269 2,197 births
Nahom Boy
#4656 981 births
Nahshon Boy
#12666 697 births
Nahmir Boy
#2630 417 births
Nahuel Boy
246 births
Compare Naheem side by side: Naheem vs Nahum Naheem vs Nahom Naheem vs Nahshon
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Naheem
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, 1982–2025 (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. "Naheem: #5526 Boys' Name - 502 Births, Peak 2009." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/naheem. 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 Naheem 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.