Rising since 2010, #8,243 for boys today.
Popularity of Nassim since 1977
Babies named Nassim per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 6 | 0 |
| 1980s | 10 | 0 |
| 1990s | 5 | 41 |
| 2000s | 0 | 88 |
| 2010s | 0 | 99 |
| 2020s | 0 | 58 |
Meaning & origin
Nassim entered U.S. naming records in 1995, and has since seen steady but modest use, ranking 8,243 in 2025. Its popularity peaked in 2018, and the name has been on a rising trajectory since 2010. The name's Arabic roots give it a cross-cultural appeal, and it has been borne by notable figures such as the economist Nassim Nicholas Taleb. While not among the most common names, its gentle meaning and international character make it a distinctive choice.
Nassim is an Arabic name derived from the root n-s-m, relating to breath or breeze. It is commonly understood to mean 'gentle breeze' or 'one who brings good news'. The name is used across the Arabic-speaking world and has also gained some usage in France and other Western countries. It is cognate with the Hebrew name Nissim, meaning 'miracles'.
“Nassim” around the world
Where Nassim lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
290
babies in 2024
Quebec
16
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Nas, Sim
Sibling names for Nassim
Names that share Nassim's style, for a brother or sister.
