Will my child share the name Kaleem with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 15 UK babies named Kaleem per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Kaleem in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Kaleem becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Kaleem is rising: up 1,255 places since 2020, to #1,705 in 2025. Its best recorded position was #751 in 2001.

Is Kaleem a good choice for a distinctive name?

Kaleem is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Who are some famous people named Kaleem?

Notable people named Kaleem include: Aamir Kaleem, Kaleem Sana and Kaleem Siddiqui.

Is Kaleem a popular baby name in the United States?

Kaleem does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Kaleem is a distinctive choice, ranked #1705 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Kaleem in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Kaleem

Kaleem is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 871 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #751 in 2001 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Kaleem is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Kaleem in their class.

⭐ Famous People Named Kaleem

Aamir Kaleem — Syed Aamir Kaleem is a cricketer who plays for the Oman national cricket team.
Kaleem Sana — Kaleem Sana is a Pakistani-born cricketer who plays as a fast bowler for the Canadian national cricket team.
Kaleem Siddiqui — Kaleem Siddiqui is an Indian Islamic scholar, preacher, educationist and a member of Tablighi Jamaat.

Biographical summaries are shortened from Wikipedia and are used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; those summaries remain available under that same licence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the name Kaleem

UK babies named Kaleem (2025)

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Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)

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In a school of 600

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Rank change (last 5 years)

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In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Kaleem

Almost certainly the only Kaleem in the class

UK Popularity (1996–2025)

Rank and birth count · ONS official data

No US data available for this name

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Famous People Named Kaleem

Notable people who share this name, from history to the present day. See full list on Wikipedia

Aamir Kaleemb. 1981

Syed Aamir Kaleem is a cricketer who plays for the Oman national cricket team.

Kaleem Sanab. 1994

Kaleem Sana is a Pakistani-born cricketer who plays as a fast bowler for the Canadian national cricket team.

Kaleem Siddiqui1957

Kaleem Siddiqui is an Indian Islamic scholar, preacher, educationist and a member of Tablighi Jamaat.

Kaleem Saadat

Kaleem Saadat NI(M) HI(M) SI(M) TI(M) LoH is a retired four-star air officer in the Pakistan Air Force who served as the Chief of Air Staff from 18 March 2003 until retiring on 20 March 2006.

Kaleem Omar

Kaleem Omar (KO) was a Pakistani journalist, and an English language poet.