Holding steady.
Popularity of Mutasim since 1998
Babies named Mutasim per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 12 |
| 2010s | 61 |
| 2020s | 25 |
Meaning & origin
Mutasim is a name of Arabic origin meaning 'steadfast' or 'one who holds fast.' Its first recorded use in the United States dates to 1998, and it has maintained a low but stable presence. The name reached its peak year in 2024, though it has never entered the top 1000; its frequency is less than 1 in a million births. Mutasim has no strong ties to any particular U.S. state. The name carries a strong moral and religious resonance for Muslim families, evoking the concept of steadfastness in faith. It remains a distinctive choice that connects to a long historical lineage, including the Abbasid caliph Al Mu'tasim, while remaining rare in modern Western contexts.
Mutasim derives from the Arabic root 'ع ص م' (ʕ-ṣ-m), which conveys the idea of holding fast, seeking refuge, or being protected. The name is the active participle of the verb iʿtaṣama, meaning 'to hold fast, to adhere firmly.' It has been used in the Islamic world, notably by the Abbasid caliph Al Mu'tasim (9th century). In modern times, it remains a meaningful choice among Muslim families.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Muti, Sim, Tasi
Variants: Mu'tasim, Moatasim, Mutasim
Sibling names for Mutasim
Names that share Mutasim's style, for a brother or sister.
