Total births
16
Boys' name · since 2001
Zaheim
Since 2001, U.S. Social Security records show 16 babies named Zaheim, peaking in 2001. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 16
- total births
- 2001–2023
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 69%
- born in that decade
Zaheim sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 16 recorded since 2001.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Zaheim has been recorded 16 times among boys since 2001, though it is not among the currently most-used boys 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 2001 to 2023.
- 16 total births
- 2001–2023 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 69% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
16 boys have been named Zaheim since 2001, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2023.
- 16
- total births
- 2001–2023
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 69%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
69% of everyone ever named Zaheim was born in this single decade.
2001
Single peak year
6 babies were named Zaheim in 2001 - its busiest year on record.
Zaheim's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Zaheim splits its recorded history at 2003: 63% of all births land in the more recent half, 37% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 2003 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2001 peak of 6 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Zaheim at a glance
Last recorded 2023Peak year
2001
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
2001
Zaheim popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2001–2023
- Peak year (2001)
- 6
- Annual births at peak, across 23 years of records
Zaheim by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Zaheim's strongest decade.
11 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 69% of all-time use.
Zaheim births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s
2000s
11 births
- 2020s
2020s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 11 births (69% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Zaheim? ▼
Since 2001, Social Security records show 16 babies named Zaheim. The most recent recorded year was 2023. Its busiest year on record was 2001, with 6 births.
When was Zaheim most popular? ▼
Zaheim was most popular in the 2000s decade with 11 total births. The single peak year was 2001.
How long has the name Zaheim been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Zaheim since 2001 -- 23 years through the most recent 2023 data.
What names are similar to Zaheim? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Zahir, Zahid, Zahmir, Zaheer, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Zaheim's data
- Zaheim's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (11 total births) through the 2020s (5) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Zaheim
Nearby Names Like Zaheim
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Zaheim
Zahir Boy
#750 4,777 births
Zahid Boy
#2697 1,126 births
Zahmir Boy
#2863 715 births
Zaheer Boy
#4981 344 births
Zahari Boy
#4684 255 births
Compare Zaheim side by side: Zaheim vs Zahir Zaheim vs Zahid Zaheim vs Zahmir
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, 2001–2023 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Zaheim: Baby Name Since 2001 - 16 Births, Peak 2001." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/zaheim. 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 Zaheim 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.