How Many People Are Named Faheem?

Complete statistics for the name Faheem: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Faheem
Very Rare
Arabic

Faheem is an Arabic name meaning 'wisdom' or 'understanding', making it both rare and meaningful. Only 776 people named Faheem live in the US today, which means 1 in 425,412 Americans have this name. The majority, 58%, are under 30, showing it's a genuinely modern name.

~475
Living in US
1 in 697,788
Americans
2008
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Wisdom
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Wise Insightful
11
Life Path Number

Traditionally, the life path number 11 represents a spiritual leader or visionary.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

88,106
Worldwide Bearers
#11,391
Global Rank
🇵🇰 Pakistan
58,868
🇮🇳 India
11,020
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
8,509
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
2,069
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
1,466
🇿🇦 South Africa
931
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
930
🇺🇸 United States
799
🇬🇧 England
692
🇪🇬 Egypt
521

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
776 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 26
461
Would be under 30 (58%)
339
Would be 30–60 (42%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 800 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2008

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
85
Classic Feel
22
Modern Appeal
98
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Faheem Through the Generations

Faheem saw its peak popularity in 2008 with 28 births, but since then, it's been on a steady decline. Today, most people named Faheem are around 26 years old, with 461 under 30 and 339 aged between 30 and 60. There's no one over 60, indicating it's a relatively new name in the American naming landscape.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Pennsylvania 53
New Jersey 43
New York 27
California 5
Illinois 5

⭐ Famous People Named Faheem

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✨ Similar Names to Faheem

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Faheem's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Faheem

How Many People Have the Name Faheem?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 475 people in the United States currently share the name Faheem. That works out to roughly 1 in every 697,788 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Faheem a Common or Rare Name?

Faheem is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Faheem Mean?

Faheem means "wisdom" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Faheem in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Faheem Most Popular?

The name Faheem reached peak popularity in 2008, with 28 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Faheem?

Approximately 475 people named Faheem live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 475. That works out to roughly 1 in 697,788 Americans.

Is Faheem a rare name?

Faheem is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 697,788 Americans has this name.

What does the name Faheem mean?

Faheem means "wisdom" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Faheem more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Faheem are male and 0% are female.

When was Faheem most popular?

Faheem peaked in 2008 with 28 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US475
All-Time Births475
1 in X1 in 697,788
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age26
Peak Year2008
World Rank#11,391
Male %100%
Female %0%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.