Boy nameCurrently #7,014 in the USSteady
Kaleem
2 syllablesPeak year: 20166 lettersStarts with K
Meaning & origin
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Kaleem's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Kaleem |
|---|---|
| 1977 | 6 |
| 1980 | 8 |
| 1981 | 8 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1986 | 6 |
| 1987 | 6 |
| 1988 | 5 |
| 1989 | 10 |
| 1990 | 10 |
| 1991 | 9 |
| 1992 | 15 |
| 1993 | 8 |
| 1994 | 8 |
| 1995 | 18 |
| 1996 | 13 |
| 1997 | 13 |
| 1998 | 9 |
| 1999 | 9 |
| 2000 | 17 |
| 2001 | 9 |
| 2002 | 7 |
| 2003 | 10 |
| 2004 | 12 |
| 2005 | 13 |
| 2006 | 14 |
| 2007 | 9 |
| 2008 | 11 |
| 2009 | 13 |
| 2010 | 11 |
| 2011 | 16 |
| 2012 | 7 |
| 2013 | 10 |
| 2014 | 10 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2016 | 21 |
| 2017 | 9 |
| 2018 | 9 |
| 2019 | 13 |
| 2020 | 12 |
| 2021 | 11 |
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2023 | 11 |
| 2024 | 12 |
Kaleem through the decades
- Kaleem peaked in 2016, when 21 babies were named Kaleem in the US.
- The 2000s were Kaleem's strongest decade, averaging 12 births a year.
- Kaleem currently ranks #7,014 in the US and is holding steady.