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Qasim

Boy name · Arabic

Meaningone who shares out · Arabic

Qasim is an Arabic boy name meaning “one who shares out”. 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, Qasim would score 16 points, thanks largely to the Q (worth 10).
  • GenerationQasim is having its moment right now. Most Qasims are still in diapers or at preschool, so picture a Gen Alpha or Gen Beta kid.
  • Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Qasim would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 28,490 baby boys got the name in 2025.
  • HistoryQasim 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, 1977–2025

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Qasim

Qasim is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “one who shares out”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It has been around for generations, yet it's never been more loved than it is today. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

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Questions about the name Qasim

What does the name Qasim mean?

Qasim means “one who shares out” and comes from Arabic.

What is the origin of the name Qasim?

Qasim 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 Qasim a boy or girl name?

Qasim is a boy name. In 2025, 60 US boys were named Qasim.

How popular is the name Qasim?

Qasim ranked #2,304 for US boys in 2025, given to 60 babies. That's its best rank ever: the name is at the height of its popularity right now. Over the last five years it has climbed 832 places.

What should I know before naming my baby Qasim?

Qasim is an Arabic boy name meaning “one who shares out”. 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.