Qasim
Qasim first appears in US records in 0. It peaked in 2025, when 60 boys were given the name.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Qasim popular?
Rising Qasim has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.
| 2020s | 300 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 373 | |
| 2000s | 271 | |
| 1990s | 185 | |
| 1980s | 77 | |
| 1970s | 33 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Qasim mean?
From the root q-s-m (ق-س-م, 'to divide, to apportion'), meaning 'one who divides or distributes', especially a distributor of provisions. Al-Qasim was a son of the Prophet (hence his kunya Abu al-Qasim). Also spelled Kasim, Qaasim.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Qasim mean?
Qasim means one who distributes. From the root q-s-m (ق-س-م, 'to divide, to apportion'), meaning 'one who divides or distributes', especially a distributor of provisions. Al-Qasim was a son of the Prophet (hence his kunya Abu al-Qasim). Also spelled Kasim, Qaasim.
What is the origin of the name Qasim?
Qasim is of arabic origin.
How do you pronounce Qasim?
Qasim is pronounced “QAA-sim.”
Is Qasim a boy or a girl name?
Qasim is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Qasim a popular name right now?
Qasim has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.
How popular is the name Qasim?
In 2025, Qasim ranked #2327 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Qasim most popular?
Qasim was most popular in 2025, when about 60 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Qasim?
Names similar to Qasim include Nabil, Jibril, Habib, Rigel, Haroon.
What names go well with Qasim?
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