Naem
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "blessed" or "happy".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Naem. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Naem today is around 4 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Naem births was 2022 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Naem. 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 Naem. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2022
5 babies that year
Average age
4
years old
2022 SSA rank
#13,719
Tracked since 2022
Popularity
Naem: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Naem 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 Naem during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Naem
The name Naem has its origins in the Arabic language and culture, dating back to the 7th century CE. It is derived from the Arabic word "na'im," which means "pleasant" or "delightful." The name was commonly used in the Middle East and North Africa during the early Islamic period.
Naem was a name that appeared in various Arabic literature and historical records from the medieval era. One notable mention was in the work of the renowned Arab poet Al-Mutanabbi, who lived in the 10th century CE. He used the name Naem in one of his poems, describing a person with a pleasant and delightful character.
The earliest recorded example of the name Naem can be traced back to the 8th century CE, when it was given to several scholars and Islamic jurists. One of the most prominent figures with this name was Naem ibn Hammad, a renowned Islamic scholar and jurist who lived in the 9th century CE in Baghdad. He was known for his expertise in Hadith (the sayings of Prophet Muhammad) and Islamic jurisprudence.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Naem. One such person was Naem al-Ansari, a companion of Prophet Muhammad and a participant in the Battle of Badr in 624 CE. Another was Naem ibn Masud, a military commander who served under the Umayyad Caliph Al-Walid I in the early 8th century CE.
In the 12th century, Naem al-Mulk was a prominent Persian vizier and statesman who served under the Seljuk Sultan Malik Shah I. He was known for his administrative skills and played a crucial role in the governance of the Seljuk Empire.
Another notable figure was Naem al-Din al-Muqaddasi, a 12th-century Arab geographer and traveler who authored the influential work "The Best Divisions for Knowledge of the Regions." His work provided valuable insights into the geography and culture of the medieval Islamic world.
While the name Naem has its roots in the Arabic language and culture, it has been used across various regions and communities throughout history, reflecting the widespread influence of the Islamic civilization.
People
Naem + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Naem as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with N
Other first names starting with N with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Naem: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Naem?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Naem 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 Naem a common name?
We classify Naem 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 Naem most popular?
The single biggest year for Naem was 2022, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Naem is about 4 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 Naem in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Naem a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Naem 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 Naem still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Naem 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 Naem 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 many Americans are named Naem?
See how many Americans are named Naem on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.