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Nadeem

Boy

Meaning of Nadeem: Arabic: 'companion'

Nadeem is a boy's name most strongly associated with Arabic & Persian naming. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 6032nd most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025.

US rank 2025

#6032

14 babies in 2025

England & Wales 2024

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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted

US babies since 1880

760

First recorded 1968 · peak 1995

Trend

stable

Style: rare

Popularity over time

1981: 10 babies1982: 8 babies1983: 14 babies1984: 0 babies1985: 16 babies1986: 13 babies1987: 12 babies1988: 11 babies1989: 16 babies1990: 16 babies19901991: 16 babies1992: 21 babies1993: 22 babies1994: 16 babies1995: 23 babies1996: 13 babies1997: 14 babies1998: 13 babies1999: 17 babies2000: 15 babies20002001: 22 babies2002: 18 babies2003: 17 babies2004: 17 babies2005: 14 babies2006: 10 babies2007: 14 babies2008: 17 babies2009: 10 babies2010: 16 babies20102011: 17 babies2012: 9 babies2013: 10 babies2014: 16 babies2015: 14 babies2016: 16 babies2017: 12 babies2018: 20 babies2019: 16 babies2020: 10 babies20202021: 17 babies2022: 16 babies2023: 15 babies2024: 18 babies2025: 14 babies
US babies named Nadeem per year (Social Security Administration). Peak bar = 23.

Gender split

100% boys · 0% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.

Origins & cultures

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