How Many People Are Named Zaeem?

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

Zaeem
Very Rare
Arabic

Zaeem means 'leader' in Arabic, making it a strong choice for parents. Only 336 people named Zaeem live in the US today, which is just 1 in 982,440 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 2015 with 33 births.

~336
Living in US
1 in 982,440
Americans
2015
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Leader
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Confident Determined Ambitious
5
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 5 are known for their adaptability and resourcefulness.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,986
Worldwide Bearers
#132,525
Global Rank
🇵🇰 Pakistan
1,647
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
641
🇪🇬 Egypt
108
🇮🇳 India
105
🇿🇦 South Africa
82
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
80
🇬🇧 England
78
🇺🇸 United States
53
🇶🇦 Qatar
46
🇰🇼 Kuwait
28

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
336 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 11
334
Would be under 30 (99%)
5
Would be 30–60 (1%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 339 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: 2015

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
75
Classic Feel
12
Modern Appeal
100
International
91

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

📜 Zaeem Through the Generations

Zaeem, a name that's been rising in popularity, saw its peak in 2015 with 33 births. Today, most people named Zaeem are under 30, with only 5 aged between 30 and 60, and none over 60. This makes Zaeem a genuinely modern name, with a majority of its bearers being part of the younger generation.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 15
California 6
Illinois 6
Pennsylvania 6
Texas 5

✨ Similar Names to Zaeem

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Zaeem's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Zaeem

How Many People Have the Name Zaeem?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 336 people in the United States currently share the name Zaeem. That works out to roughly 1 in every 982,440 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Zaeem a Common or Rare Name?

Zaeem 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 Zaeem Mean?

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

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Zaeem Most Popular?

The name Zaeem reached peak popularity in 2015, with 33 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 Zaeem?

Approximately 336 people named Zaeem live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 339. That works out to roughly 1 in 982,440 Americans.

Is Zaeem a rare name?

Zaeem is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 982,440 Americans has this name.

What does the name Zaeem mean?

Zaeem means "leader" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Zaeem more male or female?

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

When was Zaeem most popular?

Zaeem peaked in 2015 with 33 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 US336
All-Time Births339
1 in X1 in 982,440
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age11
Peak Year2015
World Rank#132,525
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.