Rising since 1988, #2,304 for boys today.
Popularity of Qasim since 1977
Babies named Qasim per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 33 |
| 1980s | 77 |
| 1990s | 185 |
| 2000s | 271 |
| 2010s | 373 |
| 2020s | 300 |
Meaning & origin
Qasim has consistently risen in U.S. popularity since 1988, reaching its peak rank in 2025 at 2,304. Currently, about 1 in 28,468 newborn boys receives the name. The name is most common in New York and Texas, reflecting significant Muslim populations in those states. Its steady upward trajectory over recent decades suggests growing familiarity and appeal among American families seeking a name with strong Arabic roots and Islamic heritage.
Qasim (also spelled Qasim, Kasim) is the English transliteration of the Arabic name Qāsim, meaning "one who divides" or "distributor." It is derived from the Arabic root q-s-m, associated with division and distribution. The name holds particular significance in Islamic tradition as the name of one of the Prophet Muhammad's sons, though he died in infancy. It has been a common given name across the Arab world and among Muslim communities globally.
Where Qasim is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Qasim” around the world
Where Qasim 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: Qas
Sibling names for Qasim
Names that share Qasim's style, for a brother or sister.
