Shaheem
- US rank
- #10,695
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,933 in 1997
6 babies were named Shaheem in the US in 2025. It has dropped 90 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1976–2025
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Shaheem you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 285,714 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Shaheem, 6 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Shaheem would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryShaheem first shows up in US birth records in 1976, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 49 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1997, when it ranked #1,933. Today it's #10,695, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowShaheem was 4.1× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 69,930 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 285,714.
- TrendShaheem has slipped 90 places over the last five years and now sits at #10,695. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Shaheem
Shaheem is a boy name of American origin. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with S and ending in “-eem”. US birth records list Shaheem for boys from 1976 to 2025, in 49 of those 50 years. Its best year was 1997, when it ranked #1,933 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #10,695, with 6 babies.
Origin:American names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3.1 | 325,203 boys |
| 1980s | 4.4 | 229,358 boys |
| 1990s | 13 | 76,278 boys |
| 2000s | 11 | 93,197 boys |
| 2010s | 7.8 | 127,551 boys |
| 2020s | 5.0 | 198,675 boys |
More American boy names
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: Maverick · independent, unbranded
- Unisex name: Kai · sea
- Unisex name: Jace · healer
- Boy name: Jaxon · son of Jack
- Boy name: Milo · possibly gracious
- Boy name: Bryson · son of Brice
- Boy name: Louis · famous warrior
Questions about the name Shaheem
What is the origin of the name Shaheem?
Shaheem has American roots in our records. Other American names include Henry, Maverick, Kai.
Is Shaheem a boy or girl name?
Shaheem is a boy name.
How popular is the name Shaheem?
Shaheem ranked #10,695 for US boys in 2025, given to 6 babies. Its best year was 1997 (#1,933).