Rising since 1985, #2,368 for girls today.
Popularity of Tasneem since 1974
Babies named Tasneem per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2018, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Tasneem's real moment was 2025.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 18 |
| 1980s | 82 |
| 1990s | 210 |
| 2000s | 381 |
| 2010s | 576 |
| 2020s | 416 |
Meaning & origin
Tasneem first appeared on U.S. records in 1974, reflecting immigration and cultural diffusion from Arabic-speaking and South Asian communities. Its usage climbed steadily, with a notable trajectory of rising popularity since 1985. By 2025, the name ranked 2368 nationally, with the highest proportional use in Minnesota, Michigan, and New York. The name's peak year to date is 2025, indicating sustained or increasing interest. While still relatively uncommon, Tasneem carries a distinctly spiritual resonance for Muslim families, connecting the bearer to a Quranic image of paradise.
Tasneem (تسنيم) is an Arabic feminine name that appears in the Quran (Surah Al-Mutaffifin, 83:27) referring to a celestial fountain or spring in Paradise. The root s-n-m relates to elevation or high status. It is used across the Muslim world, particularly in South Asia and the Middle East.
Where Tasneem is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Tasneem” around the world
Where Tasneem lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
30
babies in 2024
Ireland
4
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tas, Tassy, Neem
Variants: Tasnim, Tasneema
Sibling names for Tasneem
Names that share Tasneem's style, for a brother or sister.
