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Naeem

♂ Boy

Pronounced na-EEM /na.ˈʕiːm/Medium

Meaning: Tranquil, happy, at easeMedium

In 30 seconds: Naeem is an Arabic name meaning 'tranquil, happy, at ease'.
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Origin MediumArabic, Urdu, Bengali
MeaningTranquil, happy, at ease
U.S. rank (2025)#2325 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births60 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2006
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,120

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200619662025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Naeem comes from Arabic and means tranquil, happy, or at ease, a name with a gentle and contented sense. It is widely used across Arabic-speaking and Muslim communities, where the meaning carries a wish for peace and well-being. Several spellings exist depending on transliteration.

Its variations include Naim, Na'im, and the Hebrew cousin Noam, all rooted in a sense of pleasantness. Bangladeshi cricketer Naeem Islam is one international bearer.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Naeem is 'tranquil, happy, at ease', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Naeem — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

Na'imNaimNaïmNoamNoham

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Naeem Islam (1986–present)
    Bangladeshi international cricketer and all-rounder.

If you like Naeem…

Naim— A direct variant spelling of the same Arabic name.
Noam— A listed related form sharing the sense of pleasantness.
Kareem— An Arabic boy's name with a similar -eem ending and gentle meaning.
Salim— Another Arabic name centered on peace and well-being.

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Naeem mean?

Naeem is usually explained as meaning 'tranquil, happy, at ease' and is most often linked with Arabic tradition.

How do you pronounce Naeem?

It's commonly said na-EEM /na.ˈʕiːm/.

Is Naeem a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Naeem is used as a boy name.

How popular is Naeem?

In 2024, Naeem ranked #2119 in the U.S. for boys, with 70 births recorded.

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