Qasim
Qasim is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
One who distributes, divider, or share-giver.
Origin and history
Qasim is an Arabic name meaning 'one who distributes' or 'divider'. It has a long historical legacy in Muslim tradition as the name of the eldest son of the Prophet Muhammad. In the United States, it is a moderately rare given name that has seen steady usage over recent decades.
Popularity in the United States
1,239 babies in the United States have been named Qasim since 1880. It ranks #3459 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1627.
States where it is most popular
- NY (47.8 %)
- CA (15.8 %)
- NJ (10.3 %)
- IL (9.8 %)
- TX (7.3 %)
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 | 33 |
| 1980-1990 | 77 |
| 1990-2000 | 185 |
| 2000-2010 | 271 |
| 2010-2019 | 373 |
| 2020-2029 | 300 |
Famous people named Qasim
- Qasim Amin: philosopher, jurist
Fun facts
- Qasim was the name of Prophet Muhammad's firstborn son, leading to his kunya Abul-Qasim.
- The name derives from the Arabic root q-s-m, which relates to dividing or distributing fairly.