Rising since 1985, #2,304 for boys today.
Popularity of Naeem since 1966
Babies named Naeem per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2006, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Naeem's real moment was 2024.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 10 |
| 1970s | 159 |
| 1980s | 206 |
| 1990s | 347 |
| 2000s | 477 |
| 2010s | 551 |
| 2020s | 370 |
Meaning & origin
Naeem has been in use in the United States since 1966, gradually climbing in popularity. In 2025, it ranked 2,304, with a 1-in-28,468 incidence among newborn boys, and has been on a rising trajectory since 1985, with its peak year in 2024. The name is most commonly recorded in Virginia, New York, and California, reflecting its presence in communities with Arabic-speaking and Muslim populations. Its etymology, drawn from the Quranic word for grace and bliss, gives it a serene, spiritual quality that appeals to families seeking a name with religious significance. Despite its modest rank, Naeem's consistent upward trend suggests growing appreciation for its melodic sound and meaningful roots.
Naeem derives from the Arabic root ن-ع-م (n-ʿ-m), which conveys concepts of grace, blessing, and pleasantness. The name appears in the Quran, where it is associated with the Gardens of Delight (Jannat al-Naʿīm). It has been a common given name across the Arabic-speaking world and among Muslim communities globally, often chosen for its positive connotations of divine favor and contentment.
Where Naeem is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Naeem” around the world
Where Naeem lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Na'im, Na'eem, Naim
Sibling names for Naeem
Names that share Naeem's style, for a brother or sister.
