Waseem
Waseem is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Graceful, handsome, or good-looking.
Origin and history
Waseem is a masculine name of Arabic origin meaning graceful, handsome, or good-looking. It is a well-established name throughout the Muslim and Arab worlds and is also spelled Wassim. In the United States, it remains a uncommon but steady choice, given to over 100 boys in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
794 babies in the United States have been named Waseem since 1880. It ranks #3882 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1811.
States where it is most popular
- NY (42 %)
- CA (14.5 %)
- MI (14.5 %)
- TX (14.5 %)
- IL (7.2 %)
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 | 8 |
| 1980-1990 | 80 |
| 1990-2000 | 158 |
| 2000-2010 | 192 |
| 2010-2019 | 240 |
| 2020-2029 | 116 |
Famous people named Waseem
- Waseem Khatri: Scrabble player
Fun facts
- The name is commonly transliterated from Arabic as both Waseem and Wassim.
- Waseem has maintained a consistent presence in U.S. birth records for several decades.