Declining since 2017, #13,208 for girls today.
Popularity of Hareem since 1995
Babies named Hareem per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 11 |
| 2000s | 12 |
| 2010s | 327 |
| 2020s | 76 |
Meaning & origin
Hareem entered U.S. birth records in 1995 and has seen modest but fluctuating use. It reached its peak popularity in 2012, when the name ranked highest in usage. Since 2017, its trajectory has been falling, reflecting a gradual decline in new registrations. While Hareem does not appear among the top states in the data, it remains a distinct choice within Arabic-derived naming traditions. The name's rarity today (about 1 in every 267,878 girls born in 2025 carries it) contributes to its unique appeal, especially for families seeking a name with cultural resonance and a modern yet classic feel.
Hareem likely derives from Arabic حَرِيم (ḥarīm), meaning 'sanctuary' or 'sacred inviolable place,' also used as a title of respect. The name has been adopted primarily in South Asian Muslim communities. Its earliest recorded use in U.S. Social Security data is 1995.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Hari, Reem
Sibling names for Hareem
Names that share Hareem's style, for a brother or sister.
