Kasim
Meaningdivider · Arabic
- US rank
- #5,608
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,753 in 1991
16 babies were named Kasim in the US in 2025. It has dropped 567 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1971–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Kasim you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 106,383 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Kasim, 16 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Kasim would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryKasim first shows up in US birth records in 1971, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 54 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1991, when it reached #2,753.
- TrendKasim has slipped 567 places over the last five years and now sits at #5,608. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn Arabic, Kasim means “divider”.
About the name Kasim
Kasim is a boy name of Japanese origin meaning “divider”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with K and ending in “-sim”. US birth records list Kasim for boys from 1971 to 2025, in 54 of those 55 years. Its best year was 1991, when it ranked #2,753 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #5,608, with 16 babies.
Origin:Japanese names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 4.7 | 214,286 boys |
| 1980s | 5.9 | 170,648 boys |
| 1990s | 7.1 | 141,443 boys |
| 2000s | 11 | 90,662 boys |
| 2010s | 9.4 | 106,045 boys |
| 2020s | 10 | 98,847 boys |
More Japanese boy names
- Unisex name: Asa · healer
- Unisex name: Mars · god of war
- Unisex name: Namir · leopard
- Unisex name: Sora · sky
- Unisex name: Akira · bright, clear
- Boy name: Ken · handsome
- Unisex name: Yuki · snow
- Unisex name: Kiyoshi · pure
Questions about the name Kasim
What does the name Kasim mean?
Kasim means “divider” in Arabic.
What is the origin of the name Kasim?
Kasim has Japanese roots in our records. Other Japanese names include Asa, Mars, Namir.
Is Kasim a boy or girl name?
Kasim is a boy name.
How popular is the name Kasim?
Kasim ranked #5,608 for US boys in 2025, given to 16 babies. Its best year was 1991 (#2,753).