Naeem
Boy name · #2317 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Naeem? In official American birth records, Naeem has been tracked continuously since 1966, giving it 59 years of documented American history.
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. Source: Official national birth records.
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?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Naeem is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". 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
State-level data for Naeem is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
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
How old is the name Naeem?
In official American birth records, the name Naeem first appeared in 1966 (over 59 years ago), when 5 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 59 years.
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. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.