Naima
Girl name · #2026 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Naima? In official American birth records, Naima has been tracked continuously since 1969, giving it 56 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 94 baby girls were named Naima, placing it at #2026 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #1470, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 19,149 girls born in 2025 was named Naima.
The 56-year story
Naima first appears in the Social Security records in 1969, when 9 girls received the name. Its peak came in 2007, when 305 girls were named Naima — good for #902 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.
Babies named Naima per year. Source: Official national birth records.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Naima against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Naima in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Naima is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Naima will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Naima is most common
State-level data for Naima 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 Naima
Statistically, parents drawn to Naima tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Karma, Neela, Alyna, Sanaa, and Halima.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Naima | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 94 | #2017 |
| 2024 | 87 | #2178 |
| 2023 | 102 | #1934 |
| 2022 | 88 | #2156 |
| 2021 | 105 | #1885 |
| 2020 | 116 | #1728 |
| 2019 | 128 | #1648 |
| 2018 | 143 | #1520 |
| 2017 | 168 | #1373 |
| 2016 | 152 | #1496 |
| 2015 | 156 | #1470 |
| 2014 | 188 | #1275 |
| 2013 | 146 | #1509 |
| 2012 | 173 | #1351 |
| 2011 | 233 | #1059 |
| 2010 | 202 | #1197 |
| 2009 | 247 | #1048 |
| 2008 | 287 | #945 |
| 2007 | 305 | #902 |
| 2006 | 299 | #890 |
| 2005 | 283 | #891 |
| 2004 | 49 | #3127 |
| 2003 | 38 | #3655 |
| 2002 | 46 | #3103 |
| 2001 | 44 | #3142 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Naima?
In official American birth records, the name Naima first appeared in 1969 (over 56 years ago), when 9 newborn girls received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 56 years.
Is Naima a popular girl name?
Naima ranked #2026 among girls in 2025 with 94 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1470.
When was the name Naima most popular?
Naima peaked in 2007, when 305 American girls received the name (ranked #902 that year). Since 2007 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Naima?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 19,149 newborn American girls was named Naima. 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.