Declining since 2001, #8,910 for boys today.
Popularity of Nasim since 1980
Babies named Nasim per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 61 | 0 |
| 1990s | 33 | 74 |
| 2000s | 20 | 232 |
| 2010s | 5 | 120 |
| 2020s | 0 | 70 |
Meaning & origin
Nasim entered U.S. records in 1994 and reached its peak rank of 8,910 in 2000, after which its popularity has been falling. In 2025, the name had a frequency of about 1 in every 213,510 births, giving it a rare but recognizable status. The name's gentle meaning and cross-cultural appeal make it a steady if uncommon choice for American parents seeking an Arabic or Persian name.
Nasim (نسيم) derives from the Arabic root n-s-m, referring to a gentle breeze or breath of fresh air. It is used across the Arabic-speaking world and also in Persian (نسیم) with the same meaning. In Islamic contexts, the name evokes refreshment and gentleness, and it appears in classical Arabic poetry. Its use as a given name has spread to South Asia and the Balkans.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Nasi, Sim
Variants: Naseem, Nasem, Nacem
Sibling names for Nasim
Names that share Nasim's style, for a brother or sister.
