Holding steady, #5,399 for boys today.
Popularity of Nahim since 1998
Babies named Nahim per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 8 |
| 2000s | 15 |
| 2010s | 37 |
| 2020s | 71 |
Meaning & origin
Nahim is a rare Arabic name with deep religious significance, referring to one of the 99 names of God in Islam. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1998, and in 2025 it ranked 5,399 with approximately 1 in 100,475 boys receiving the name. Its peak year was 2024, though it has remained consistently uncommon. The name has not been associated with any particular U.S. state as a top choice. With its strong spiritual meaning and distinctive sound, Nahim appeals to families seeking a name with cultural and religious roots.
Nahim is an Arabic name derived from the root 'n-h-m', associated with elevation and grandeur. It appears as one of the 99 names of God (al-Asma al-Husna) in Islamic tradition, specifically al-Nahim. The name has been used in Muslim-majority regions but remains relatively rare in the English-speaking world.
“Nahim” around the world
Where Nahim lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
25
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Sibling names for Nahim
Names that share Nahim's style, for a brother or sister.
