Naeem
Boy name · #2317 in 2025 · Uniqueness 73/100
In 2025, 60 baby boys were named Naeem, placing it at #2317 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #2486, so the name has been rising over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 30,000 boys born in 2025 was named Naeem.
Babies named Naeem per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
The 59-year story
Naeem first appears in the Social Security records in 1966, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2006, when 71 boys were named Naeem — good for #1893 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Naeem against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Naeem in class?
Naeem scores 73 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "rare" band. A high score means genuine rarity — your Naeem will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Naeem is most common
Geography matters for names, and Naeem is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Naeems were CA (7), NY (7), VA (5). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Naeem
Statistically, parents drawn to Naeem tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Nahum, Saleem, Ibraheem, Naseem, and Willem.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Naeem | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 60 | #2304 |
| 2024 | 70 | #2120 |
| 2023 | 59 | #2346 |
| 2022 | 65 | #2217 |
| 2021 | 56 | #2410 |
| 2020 | 60 | #2264 |
| 2019 | 56 | #2394 |
| 2018 | 54 | #2417 |
| 2017 | 64 | #2130 |
| 2016 | 51 | #2477 |
| 2015 | 50 | #2486 |
| 2014 | 54 | #2370 |
| 2013 | 54 | #2336 |
| 2012 | 58 | #2238 |
| 2011 | 57 | #2261 |
| 2010 | 53 | #2375 |
| 2009 | 53 | #2401 |
| 2008 | 53 | #2405 |
| 2007 | 57 | #2281 |
| 2006 | 71 | #1893 |
| 2005 | 50 | #2325 |
| 2004 | 38 | #2741 |
| 2003 | 39 | #2579 |
| 2002 | 31 | #2943 |
| 2001 | 41 | #2386 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Naeem a popular boy name?
Naeem ranked #2317 among boys in 2025 with 60 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #2486.
When was the name Naeem most popular?
Naeem peaked in 2006, when 71 American boys received the name (ranked #1893 that year). Since 2006 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Naeem?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 30,000 newborn American boys was named Naeem. It scores 73/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "rare".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.