Naheem Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationnah-HEEM / nɑːˈhiːmArabic; Hebrew
Meaning
Arabic: 'the one who is blessed'; Hebrew: 'to be gracious'
Historical & Cultural Background
Naheem is primarily of Arabic origin, often associated with Islamic culture. In Arabic-speaking countries, names with positive meanings are highly valued. The name also has Hebrew roots, where it conveys a sense of grace and favor. It is not widely used in Western cultures, making it relatively unique.
Similar Names
Variants
- Nahem
- Naim
International Variants
- Naheem (Arabic)
- Na'im (Arabic)
- Nahum (Hebrew)
Famous people named Naheem
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Naheem was first seen in the United States in 1982. Naheem has ranked as high as #1354 nationally, which occurred in 2009, and has been most popular in New York, Michigan, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Naheem has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Naheem (2017)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| MI | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1982 | 6 |
| 1989 | 11 |
| 1990 | 7 |
| 1991 | 11 |
| 1992 | 6 |
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1994 | 6 |
| 1995 | 9 |
| 1996 | 11 |
| 1997 | 10 |
| 1998 | 9 |
| 1999 | 11 |
| 2000 | 15 |
| 2001 | 11 |
| 2002 | 8 |
| 2003 | 11 |
| 2004 | 16 |
| 2005 | 12 |
| 2006 | 14 |
| 2007 | 14 |
| 2008 | 21 |
| 2009 | 24 |
| 2010 | 14 |
| 2011 | 13 |
| 2012 | 15 |
| 2013 | 15 |
| 2014 | 14 |
| 2015 | 9 |
| 2016 | 13 |
| 2017 | 24 |
| 2018 | 16 |
| 2019 | 22 |
| 2020 | 16 |
| 2021 | 17 |
| 2022 | 12 |
| 2023 | 20 |
| 2024 | 17 |