Ikeem

Ikeem - A very unique male name



  Nov 07,2026      Abigail Adams, Editorial writer   

Ikeem at a glance

Ikeem is ranked #2931 among boy baby names in 1997, with 6 births in 1997. It peaked in 1990 at #2221 and first appeared on the charts in 1985.

Rank in 1997
#2931
Births in 1997
6
Peak year
1990 (#2221)
First appeared
1985
Trend
#3257 in 1992 → #2931 in 1997 (Rising)
Popularity
1 in 285,686 boys
Visitor rating
3.0/5 (2 recent votes)

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

Ikeem appeared on the charts for the first time in 1985 on position #2495. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Ikeem and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Ikeem? 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 Ikeem. The baby boy name Ikeem was given to 6 baby boys in 1997, ranking #2931 on the national boy baby name top chart.

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With that position 1 in 285,686 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Ikeem peaked in popularity 36 years ago in 1990 on position 2221.



Famous with this name

Ikeem Boseman


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Rating: 3.0/5 (2 recent votes)


Ikeem is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Ikeem is currently topping the baby name charts in South Carolina at position #513 - and is the least popular in South Carolina at position #513.

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 Ikeem is where you live.


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Ikeem origin and meaning

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

Similar to Ikeem

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

Ishaan / Ishan / Izan / Isamu / Izhaan / Isom / Isami / Izaan / Ikenna / Ihsan /

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
19972931
19932885
19923257
19913242
19902221
19892446
19852495

Chart position per state (table view)


State Rank
South Carolina513

Even more about Ikeem


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 Ikeem 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 Ikeem?

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
1990
Peak year
Male


Popularity Score™

Name Ikeem
Gender Male
Popularity 1 in 285,686
Letter count 5
Syllable count 2
Year first discovered 1985
1997 births +6

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