Boy nameNot in the current top chartsRising
Nakeem
2 syllablesPeak year: 20236 lettersStarts with N
Meaning & origin
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Nakeem's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Nakeem |
|---|---|
| 1989 | 11 |
| 1990 | 10 |
| 1991 | 11 |
| 1992 | 6 |
| 1993 | 10 |
| 1995 | 8 |
| 1996 | 6 |
| 1997 | 6 |
| 1998 | 8 |
| 1999 | 9 |
| 2000 | 8 |
| 2002 | 13 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2005 | 6 |
| 2006 | 7 |
| 2008 | 6 |
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2023 | 13 |
Nakeem through the decades
- Nakeem peaked in 2023, when 13 babies were named Nakeem in the US.
- The 1980s were Nakeem's strongest decade, averaging 11 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2006–2023), use of Nakeem has fallen 9% compared to the 10 years before that.