Declining since 2019, #5,045 for boys today.
Popularity of Waseem since 1979
Babies named Waseem per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 8 |
| 1980s | 80 |
| 1990s | 158 |
| 2000s | 192 |
| 2010s | 240 |
| 2020s | 116 |
Meaning & origin
Waseem, an Arabic name meaning 'handsome' or 'beautiful,' has seen modest but steady use in the United States since first appearing on the Social Security list in 1979. Its peak popularity came in 2020 when it reached its highest rank. However, since 2019 the name has been on a declining trajectory. Currently, approximately 1 in 89,899 newborn boys receive the name Waseem. While it has not entered the top-tier baby names, it remains a recognizable and meaningful choice within Muslim communities. The name's consistent if quiet presence reflects its enduring appeal across generations.
Waseem derives from the Arabic root w-s-m, meaning 'to be beautiful' or 'to be handsome.' It is a common given name across the Muslim world, particularly in South Asia and the Middle East. The name has been in use for centuries and is often chosen for its positive connotations of physical and moral beauty.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Was, Seem, Wasi
Variants: Wasim, Vaseem, Vasim
Sibling names for Waseem
Names that share Waseem's style, for a brother or sister.
