Kaseem
Kaseem is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
One who distributes or divides.
Origin and history
Kaseem is a variant spelling of the Arabic name Qasim. It traditionally means 'one who distributes' or 'divider'. In the United States, it is a relatively rare given name that has maintained steady, niche usage.
Popularity in the United States
899 babies in the United States have been named Kaseem since 1880. It ranks #3779 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1838.
States where it is most popular
- NY (59.6 %)
- PA (32.2 %)
- NJ (8.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 11 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 116 |
| 1980-1990 | 115 |
| 1990-2000 | 200 |
| 2000-2010 | 228 |
| 2010-2019 | 140 |
| 2020-2029 | 89 |
Fun facts
- Kaseem is an English phonetic transliteration of the traditional Arabic name Qasim.
- Qasim was the name of the eldest son of the Prophet Muhammad and Khadijah.