Boy · #5,710 in 2026

Kasim

Kasim as a given name, a variant of Qasim. It may refer to:

  • Arabic
  • Bosnian
  • Turkish
Current Rank
#5,710
Peak Rank
#2,753 (2004)
Total Babies
833
5-Yr Trend
-20%
1971
First Year
2026
Last Year
2004
Peak Year
#2753
Peak Rank
833
Total Count
55
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Kasim

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Kasim as a given name, a variant of Qasim. It may refer to:

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Cultural Origins (via Behind the Name)

  • Arabic
  • Bosnian
  • Turkish

The Story of Kasim

Kasim first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1971, with 11 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2004, when 31 Kasims were born — ranking #3,156 that year. As of 2026, Kasim ranks #5,710 for baby boys with 16 births, falling sharply (-20%). In total, more than 833 Kasims have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

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Variants & Related Forms of Kasim

Foreign forms, alternate spellings, and nicknames that share roots with Kasim. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Names that sound like Kasim

Phonetically similar names — useful when Kasim is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kasim

What does the name Kasim mean?
Kasim as a given name, a variant of Qasim. It may refer to:
What is the origin of the name Kasim?
Kasim has roots in the following cultural and linguistic traditions: Arabic, Bosnian, Turkish.
How popular is Kasim in 2026?
In 2026, Kasim ranks #5,710 among boys' names in the U.S., with 16 babies given the name that year.
When was Kasim most popular?
Kasim reached its peak popularity in 2004, ranking #2,753 that year with 31 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Kasim most popular?
Kasim has historically been most popular in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Kasim.
Is Kasim a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Kasim is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Kasim?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kasim include Duron, Baudelio, Abdel. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.
What are nicknames or variants of Kasim?
Common variants and related forms of Kasim include Kassim, Qasem, Qasim. These cover foreign-language equivalents, alternate spellings, and short forms.

About the name Kasim

Kasim is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1971 and has accumulated 833 births in the dataset. Kasim's peak popularity came in 2004 when it ranked #2,753. Use the chart and map above to compare Kasim's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.