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Jaseem

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Pronounced juh-SEEM /dʒəˈsiːm/Medium

Meaning: An English spelling of Arabic Jasim (Jassem), from a root carrying the sense of body, bulk and grandeur — usually glossed 'great, mighty, of large stature'.Low

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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningAn English spelling of Arabic Jasim (Jassem), from a root carrying the sense of body, bulk and grandeur — usually glossed 'great, mighty, of large stature'.
U.S. rank (2024)#13051 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 27

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320122024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Jaseem renders Arabic Jasim in English letters. The root behind it turns on physical substance and grandeur, giving the usual gloss 'great, mighty, of large stature'. The name is long established across the Arab world and travels with families into English-speaking countries, where several spellings coexist (said 'juh-SEEM').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely for boys. Rare, heritage-rooted, and strong.

Did you know? The Arabic root behind Jaseem carries the idea of body and bulk — so the name reads as 'great, of large stature', a wish for a boy of real presence. Jaseem, Jasim and Jassem are all the same name in different English clothes (said 'juh-SEEM').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Jaseem — Arabic Jasim/Jassem, 'great, of large stature'

Variations

JasimJassemJaasim

Nicknames

JasSeem

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jaseem mean?

Jaseem is a spelling of the Arabic name Jasim, usually glossed 'great, mighty, of large stature'.

How do you pronounce Jaseem?

It's said juh-SEEM /dʒəˈsiːm/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Jaseem a boy or girl name?

Jaseem is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Jaseem?

Jaseem is a rare name for boys in the U.S.

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