Naeem
Meaningcomfort, bliss · Arabic
- US rank
- #2,304
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,510 in 1979
60 babies were named Naeem in the US in 2025. It has dropped 40 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1966–2025
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Naeem you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 28,490 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Naeem, 60 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Naeem would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryNaeem first shows up in US birth records in 1966, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 59 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1979, when it reached #1,510.
- TrendNaeem has slipped 40 places over the last five years and now sits at #2,304. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn Arabic, Naeem means “comfort, bliss”.
- OriginNaeem is the #6 most popular Chinese boy name in the US. That's out of 57 Chinese boy and unisex names in our list.
About the name Naeem
Naeem is a boy name of Chinese origin meaning “comfort, bliss”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with N and ending in “-eem”. US birth records list Naeem for boys from 1966 to 2025, in 56 of those 60 years. Its best year was 1979, when it ranked #1,510 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #2,304, with 60 babies.
Origin:Chinese names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.4 | 701,754 boys |
| 1970s | 9.7 | 102,881 boys |
| 1980s | 11 | 89,366 boys |
| 1990s | 18 | 56,117 boys |
| 2000s | 24 | 42,017 boys |
| 2010s | 29 | 34,095 boys |
| 2020s | 36 | 28,011 boys |
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Questions about the name Naeem
What does the name Naeem mean?
Naeem means “comfort, bliss” in Arabic.
What is the origin of the name Naeem?
Naeem has Chinese roots in our records. Other Chinese names include Lee, Tao, Bo.
Is Naeem a boy or girl name?
Naeem is a boy name.
How popular is the name Naeem?
Naeem ranked #2,304 for US boys in 2025, given to 60 babies. Its best year was 1979 (#1,510).