Total births
54
Girls' name · since 2005
Naiema
Since 2005, U.S. Social Security records show 54 babies named Naiema, peaking in 2007. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 54
- total births
- 2005–2023
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 57%
- born in that decade
54 girls have been named Naiema since 2005, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Naiema has been recorded 54 times among girls since 2005, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2005 to 2023.
- 54 total births
- 2005–2023 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 57% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
54 girls have been named Naiema since 2005, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2023.
- 54
- total births
- 2005–2023
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 57%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
57% of everyone ever named Naiema was born in this single decade.
2007
Single peak year
9 babies were named Naiema in 2007 - its busiest year on record.
Naiema's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Naiema splits its recorded history at 2011: 43% of all births land in the more recent half, 57% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 2017 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2007 peak of 9 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Naiema at a glance
Last recorded 2023Peak year
2007
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
2005
Naiema popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2005–2023
- Peak year (2007)
- 9
- Annual births at peak, across 19 years of records
Naiema by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Naiema's strongest decade.
31 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 57% of all-time use.
Naiema births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s
2000s
31 births
- 2010s
2010s
18 births
- 2020s 5
2020s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 31 births (57% of all-time use).
Naiema by state
Where Naiema concentrates geographically, total births since 2005
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 5 | 9.3% |
California share of Naiema's total US births 9.3%
5 of 54 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Naiema? ▼
Since 2005, Social Security records show 54 babies named Naiema. The most recent recorded year was 2023. Its busiest year on record was 2007, with 9 births.
When was Naiema most popular? ▼
Naiema was most popular in the 2000s decade with 31 total births. The single peak year was 2007.
Where is Naiema most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Naiema are California (5 births).
How long has the name Naiema been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Naiema since 2005 -- 19 years through the most recent 2023 data.
What names are similar to Naiema? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Nailah, Naima, Naila, Naia, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Naiema's data
- Naiema's decade-level peak was the 2000s (31 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Naiemas (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Naiema
Nearby Names Like Naiema
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Naiema
Nailah Girl
#1805 4,848 births
Naima Girl
#2189 4,757 births
Naila Girl
#1462 3,235 births
Naia Girl
#1850 2,228 births
Naida Girl
1,714 births
Compare Naiema side by side: Naiema vs Nailah Naiema vs Naima Naiema vs Naila
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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, 2005–2023 (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. "Naiema: Baby Name Since 2005 - 54 Births, Peak 2007." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/naiema. 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 Naiema 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.