Rising since 1988, #3,240 for boys today.
Popularity of Azim since 1973
Babies named Azim per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 29 |
| 1980s | 58 |
| 1990s | 105 |
| 2000s | 112 |
| 2010s | 152 |
| 2020s | 149 |
Meaning & origin
Azim has been in consistent but modest use in the United States since it first appeared in Social Security records in 1973. Its popularity has been rising since 1988, and in 2025 it reached its peak rank of 3,240, with about 1 in every 47,447 newborn boys receiving the name. The name is most frequently given in Florida, reflecting a concentration of families with Arabic or Muslim heritage. Azim remains a distinctive choice that avoids the top 1,000 while maintaining steady appeal.
Azim is an Arabic name derived from the root 'azama, meaning 'to be determined' or 'to resolve.' It is a direct Quranic attribute of God (al-Azim, 'the Mighty'), but as a personal name, it reflects a virtuous quality of strong will and determination. The name has been used across the Muslim world for centuries, particularly in South Asia and the Middle East.
Where Azim is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Azim” around the world
Where Azim lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Azi, Zim
Sibling names for Azim
Names that share Azim's style, for a brother or sister.
