Holding steady, #12,008 for boys today.
Popularity of Nazim since 1977
Babies named Nazim per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 17 |
| 1990s | 52 |
| 2000s | 58 |
| 2010s | 86 |
| 2020s | 33 |
Meaning & origin
Nazim is a name with roots in classical Arabic, meaning 'arranger' or 'organizer.' It entered the U.S. naming landscape relatively recently, first recorded in 1977. Despite its long history in Muslim cultures, it remains uncommon in America, with a peak in 2015. The name shows a stable trajectory in usage, maintaining a consistent but modest presence. With a rank of 12,008 in 2025, it is a distinctive choice that carries a sense of order and purpose, reflecting its etymological origin.
Nazim derives from the Arabic root n-ẓ-m, which conveys the idea of arrangement, order, and system. The name is common throughout the Arabic-speaking world and among Muslim communities in South Asia and elsewhere. It has been used as a given name and also as a surname, notably borne by poets and intellectuals in the Ottoman and Persian traditions.
“Nazim” around the world
Where Nazim lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
25
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Naz
Variants: Nazeem, Nadzim, Nazım
Sibling names for Nazim
Names that share Nazim's style, for a brother or sister.
