Rising since 1987, #5,399 for boys today.
Popularity of Naheem since 1982
Babies named Naheem per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2009, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Naheem's real moment was 2017.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 17 |
| 1990s | 85 |
| 2000s | 146 |
| 2010s | 155 |
| 2020s | 99 |
Meaning & origin
Naheem has gained moderate usage in the United States since first appearing on Social Security records in 1982. The name saw a steady upward trajectory from 1987, reaching a rank of 5,399 in 2025 with about 1 in every 100,475 newborn boys receiving it. Its peak year came in 2017, reflecting growing interest in Arabic-origin names. While most popular in Florida, Naheem remains a distinctive choice, offering a meaningful connection to Arabic heritage without being among the most common names.
Naheem is an Arabic name derived from the root n-'-m, which conveys the idea of grace, blessing, and pleasantness. It is closely related to the name Naim (or Na'im), meaning 'tranquil' or 'blessed,' and shares its etymological foundation with the feminine form Naheema. The name has been used across the Arabic-speaking world and among Muslim communities globally, though it remains less common than its cognates.
Where Naheem is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Naheem” around the world
Where Naheem 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: Naim, Na'im, Naheema
Sibling names for Naheem
Names that share Naheem's style, for a brother or sister.
