Aleem

Aleem - A very unique male name



  Nov 06,2026      Abigail Adams, Editorial writer   

Aleem at a glance

Aleem is ranked #3421 among boy baby names in 2019, with 6 births in 2019. It peaked in 1987 at #2269 and first appeared on the charts in 1987.

Rank in 2019
#3421
Births in 2019
6
Peak year
1987 (#2269)
First appeared
1987
Trend
#3164 in 2014 → #3421 in 2019 (Falling)
Popularity
1 in 258,499 boys
Visitor rating
4.7/5 (3 recent votes)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026

Aleem appeared on the charts for the first time in 1987 on position #2269. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Aleem and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Aleem? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Aleem. The baby boy name Aleem was given to 6 baby boys in 2019, ranking #3421 on the national boy baby name top chart.

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With that position 1 in 258,499 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Aleem peaked in popularity 39 years ago in 1987 on position 2269.



Famous with this name

Aleem Khan
Aleem Maqbool
Umair Aleem


How would you rate Aleem, 1-5?

Rating: 4.7/5 (3 recent votes)


Aleem is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Aleem is currently topping the baby name charts in Pennsylvania at position #1,076 - and is the least popular in Pennsylvania at position #1,076.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Aleem is where you live.


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Aleem origin and meaning

Aleem is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables. We couldn't find any information about what this name means. To see famous people named Aleem, pop culture references for the name Aleem and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Aleem

We've found the following names that sound similar to Aleem, sorted by popularity.

Alan / Allen / Allan / Alain / Alen / Alma / Allyn / Aylan / Alon / Alim /

Name statistics


Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)



Chart position per state (visualized)



Chart position per year (table view)


Year Rank
20193421
20163206
20153054
20143164
20133450
20123721
20113807
20083243
20013401
20003338
19872269

Chart position per state (table view)


State Rank
Pennsylvania1076

Even more about Aleem


These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Aleem a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Aleem?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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#
On chart
1987
Peak year
Male


Popularity Score™

Name Aleem
Gender Male
Popularity 1 in 258,499
Letter count 5
Syllable count 2
Year first discovered 1987
2019 births +6

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