Kaleem
2 countries#6803 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Kaleem was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
458 births recorded 1977–2025 · currently #6803 · peaked in 2016 with 21 births
Most common in: Pennsylvania, New York
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
337 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #2493 · peaked in 2001 with 23 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
337 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 2001 with 23 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Kaleem’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #5781 | — |
| 2007 | #8173 | ↓2392 |
| 2008 | #7187 | ↑986 |
| 2009 | #6436 | ↑751 |
| 2010 | #7087 | ↓651 |
| 2011 | #5433 | ↑1654 |
| 2012 | #9709 | ↓4276 |
| 2013 | #7537 | ↑2172 |
| 2014 | #7562 | ↓25 |
| 2015 | #10644 | ↓3082 |
| 2016 | #4624 | ↑6020 |
| 2017 | #8140 | ↓3516 |
| 2018 | #8154 | ↓14 |
| 2019 | #6406 | ↑1748 |
| 2020 | #6620 | ↓214 |
| 2021 | #7089 | ↓469 |
| 2022 | #9823 | ↓2734 |
| 2023 | #7289 | ↑2534 |
| 2024 | #6832 | ↑457 |
| 2025 | #6803 | ↑29 |
Frequently asked questions about Kaleem
Is Kaleem a popular name?
Yes — Kaleem currently ranks #6803 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Kaleem more common for boys or girls?
Kaleem is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Kaleem most popular?
Kaleem peaked in 2016 in United States, with 21 recorded births that year.
Is Kaleem rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Kaleem’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #5123 in 1977 to #6803 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Kaleem?
At least 795 babies have been recorded with the name Kaleem across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Kaleem popular in more than one country?
Yes — Kaleem appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Kaleem?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Kaleem include Kamarie, Kameryn.
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