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Nassim

Boy name · Arabic

Meaningbreeze · Arabic

Nassim is an Arabic boy name meaning “breeze”. 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 simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.

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  • GenerationNassim peaked in 2000, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Nassim you'd meet today is about 25 years old.
  • Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Nassim would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 188,679 baby boys got the name in 2025.
  • HistoryNassim first shows up in US birth records in 1977, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 48 years since.
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US births per million boys, 1995–2025

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About the name Nassim

Nassim is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “breeze”. 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 Nassim

What does the name Nassim mean?

Nassim means “breeze” and comes from Arabic. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Keanu (“the cool breeze”), Sameer (“gentle breeze”) and Pavan (“wind, breeze”).

What is the origin of the name Nassim?

Nassim 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 Nassim a boy or girl name?

Nassim is a boy name. In 2025, 9 US boys were named Nassim.

How popular is the name Nassim?

Nassim ranked #8,243 for US boys in 2025, given to 9 babies. Its best year was 2000, when it reached #4,785. Over the last five years it has slipped 176 places.

What names are similar to Nassim?

If you like Nassim, you might also like Keanu, Sameer and Pavan.

What should I know before naming my baby Nassim?

Nassim is an Arabic boy name meaning “breeze”. 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 simple to spell and say, 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.