Jasim
Meaningstrong, sturdy · Arabic
Jasim is an Arabic boy name meaning “strong, sturdy”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
Did you know?
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Jasim would score 14 points, thanks largely to the J (worth 8).
- GenerationJasim peaked in 2012, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Jasim you'd meet today is about 13 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Jasim would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 188,679 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryJasim first shows up in US birth records in 1995, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 30 years since.
US births per million boys, 1995–2025
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About the name Jasim
Jasim is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “strong, sturdy”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Arabic names
Other spellings of Jasim
More Arabic boy names
- Boy name: Caleb · dog, faithful
- Boy name: Silas · of the forest
- Boy name: Aaron · possibly exalted
- Boy name: Amir · prince, commander
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- Boy name: Muhammad · praised
- Boy name: Omar · flourishing, long-lived
Questions about the name Jasim
What does the name Jasim mean?
Jasim means “strong, sturdy” and comes from Arabic. Names built around “strong” have been loved for generations, and give a child a meaning worth sharing when someone asks about their name. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Griffin (“strong lord”), Bryan (“possibly noble, strong”), Brian (“possibly noble, strong”) and Valentino (“strong, healthy”).
What is the origin of the name Jasim?
Jasim is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Caleb (“dog, faithful”), Silas (“of the forest”), Aaron (“possibly exalted”) and Amir (“prince, commander”).
Is Jasim a boy or girl name?
Jasim is a boy name. In 2025, 9 US boys were named Jasim.
How popular is the name Jasim?
Jasim ranked #8,243 for US boys in 2025, given to 9 babies. Its best year was 2012, when it reached #5,035. Over the last five years it has slipped 2,792 places.
What names are similar to Jasim?
If you like Jasim, you might also like Jassim, Griffin, Bryan, Brian and Valentino. Jassim is another spelling of the same name.
What should I know before naming my baby Jasim?
Jasim is an Arabic boy name meaning “strong, sturdy”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.