How Many People Are Named Shaheem?

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

Shaheem
Very Rare
Arabic

Shaheem means 'ruler' in Arabic, making it a name of leadership. Only 742 people named Shaheem live in the US today, which is just 1 in 444,684 Americans. The majority, 66%, are under 30, showing its status as a modern name.

~742
Living in US
1 in 444,684
Americans
1997
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Ruler
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Sunday
💎
Lucky Stone
Ruby
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Confident Ambitious Determined
5
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 5 are adaptable and adventurous.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,820
Worldwide Bearers
#137,242
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
893
🇵🇰 Pakistan
600
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
572
🇿🇦 South Africa
317
🇺🇸 United States
132
🇶🇦 Qatar
107
🇦🇫 Afghanistan
40
🇲🇻 Maldives
39
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
35
🇨🇦 Canada
23

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
742 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 25
502
Would be under 30 (66%)
259
Would be 30–60 (34%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 761 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: 1997

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
85
Classic Feel
29
Modern Appeal
91
International
91

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

📜 Shaheem Through the Generations

Shaheem peaked in popularity in 1997 with 47 births, but since then, its usage has been declining. Today, there are 742 people named Shaheem in the United States, with most being under 30 years old. This age skew indicates that Shaheem is primarily a name chosen by younger parents, contributing to its modern feel.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 171
Pennsylvania 17
North Carolina 16
Virginia 6
Georgia 5
New Jersey 5

✨ Similar Names to Shaheem

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Shaheem's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Shaheem

How Many People Have the Name Shaheem?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 742 people in the United States currently share the name Shaheem. That works out to roughly 1 in every 444,684 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Shaheem a Common or Rare Name?

Shaheem 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 Shaheem Mean?

Shaheem means "ruler" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Shaheem Most Popular?

The name Shaheem reached peak popularity in 1997, with 47 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 Shaheem?

Approximately 742 people named Shaheem live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 761. That works out to roughly 1 in 444,684 Americans.

Is Shaheem a rare name?

Shaheem is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 444,684 Americans has this name.

What does the name Shaheem mean?

Shaheem means "ruler" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Shaheem more male or female?

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

When was Shaheem most popular?

Shaheem peaked in 1997 with 47 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 US742
All-Time Births761
1 in X1 in 444,684
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age25
Peak Year1997
World Rank#137,242
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.