Kazim
Meaningone who restrains anger · Arabic
Kazim is an Arabic boy name meaning “one who restrains anger”. 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.
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- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Kazim would score 20 points, thanks largely to the Z (worth 10). A high-scoring name!
- GenerationKazim peaked in 1993, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Kazim you'd meet today is about 32 years old. Now it's back in style, so there's a whole new generation of baby Kazims too.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Kazim would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 212,766 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryKazim first shows up in US birth records in 1993, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 32 years since.
US births per million boys, 1993–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Kazim
Kazim is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “one who restrains anger”. 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
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Questions about the name Kazim
What does the name Kazim mean?
Kazim means “one who restrains anger” and comes from Arabic.
What is the origin of the name Kazim?
Kazim 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 Kazim a boy or girl name?
Kazim is a boy name. In 2025, 8 US boys were named Kazim.
How popular is the name Kazim?
Kazim ranked #8,910 for US boys in 2025, given to 8 babies. Its best year was 1993, when it reached #5,360. Over the last five years it has slipped 171 places.
What should I know before naming my baby Kazim?
Kazim is an Arabic boy name meaning “one who restrains anger”. 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.