Kasim
Kasim is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
One who divides, distributes, or shares.
Origin and history
Kasim is a name of Arabic origin meaning divider or distributor. It is historically significant as the name of a son of the Prophet Muhammad. In the United States, it remains a relatively rare but consistently used choice for boys.
Popularity in the United States
817 babies in the United States have been named Kasim since 1880. It ranks #3859 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1822.
States where it is most popular
- NY (58.3 %)
- PA (29.2 %)
- NJ (12.5 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 69 |
| 1980-1990 | 108 |
| 1990-2000 | 138 |
| 2000-2010 | 220 |
| 2010-2019 | 177 |
| 2020-2029 | 105 |
Famous people named Kasim
- Kasim Reed: Politician, Lawyer
Fun facts
- Qasim (often spelled Kasim) was the eldest son of Prophet Muhammad and Khadija, from whom he took his kunya Abu al-Qasim.
- The name is commonly transliterated from Arabic into English as Qasim, Kasim, or Khasim.