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Naeem

Boy name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Naeem: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 1980.

Naeem comes from the Arabic root *naʕama*, meaning "blessing, comfort, or grace" – a name that carries a sense of being a gift or a source of ease. Among its notable bearers is Naeem Rahim, a Scottish footballer of Pakistani heritage who played for clubs including Greenock Morton and Queen's Park, and Naeem Khan, the acclaimed Indian-American fashion designer known for dressing First Ladies and celebrities. While no major place name derives directly from Nae

Boy 1 of 52 years

Peak year
19803 babies
Latest (1980)
#3053 babies
Total births
3since 1980
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 1980 · 3
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).