Kiheem
An invented name of unclear origin and meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Kiheem. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kiheem today is around 29 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kiheem births was 1996 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kiheem. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Kiheem. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1996
5 babies that year
Average age
29
years old
1996 SSA rank
#9,852
Tracked since 1996
Popularity
Kiheem: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Kiheem by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Kiheem during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Kiheem
The name Kiheem has its origins rooted in ancient Arabic culture and language. The name is derived from the Arabic word "kiham," which means "intelligent" or "wise." The earliest records of this name date back to the 7th century CE, during the rise of the Islamic Golden Age.
One of the earliest documented individuals with this name was Kiheem ibn Zaid, a renowned scholar and philosopher who lived in the city of Baghdad during the Abbasid Caliphate (750-1258 CE). His writings on metaphysics and ethics were widely studied and revered throughout the Islamic world.
Another notable figure bearing this name was Kiheem al-Razi, a Persian polymath born in 865 CE. He made significant contributions to various fields, including medicine, philosophy, and astronomy. His extensive works, such as "The Comprehensive Book on Medicine," have had a lasting impact on the advancement of scientific knowledge.
In the 11th century, Kiheem al-Andalusi was a renowned Arab mathematician and astronomer from the Iberian Peninsula. His innovative methods and calculations related to the study of celestial bodies and the movement of planets were groundbreaking for his time.
During the Ottoman Empire (1299-1923 CE), the name Kiheem gained popularity among the ruling elite. One notable figure was Kiheem Pasha, a high-ranking military commander and statesman who served under Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent in the 16th century.
In more recent history, Kiheem al-Khouri was a influential Syrian poet and writer who lived from 1917 to 1975. His poetic works, which often explored themes of love, nature, and spirituality, have been widely celebrated and translated into numerous languages.
It is important to note that while the name Kiheem has its roots in Arabic culture, it has transcended geographical boundaries and has been adopted by various communities and cultures around the world, each with their own unique interpretations and associations.
People
Kiheem + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kiheem as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kiheem: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kiheem?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kiheem going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Kiheem a common name?
We classify Kiheem as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kiheem most popular?
The single biggest year for Kiheem was 1996, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kiheem is about 29 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Kiheem in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kiheem a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kiheem in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Kiheem still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kiheem in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Kiheem can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Kiheem?
See how many people share the name Kiheem on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.