Jasem

♂ Boy

Pronounced JAH-sem /ˈdʒɑ.sɛm/Medium

Meaning: A form of Jasim/Qasim — from the Arabic, variously 'big; strong; imposing' and 'a divider/distributor (of provisions)'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Big; strong; a distributor: Jasem is a form of Jasim/Qasim. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'JAH-sem').

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Origin LowArabic

MeaningA form of Jasim/Qasim — from the Arabic, variously 'big; strong; imposing' and 'a divider/distributor (of provisions)'; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#9344 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 18

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Jasem is a form of Jasim/Qasim — from the Arabic, variously 'big; strong; imposing' and 'a divider/distributor (of provisions)' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, classic name (said 'JAH-sem').

In the U.S. it appears in Arabic-speaking (especially Gulf) families. Rare, big-and-strong at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Jasim/Qasim is Arabic, variously 'big; strong' and 'a distributor' — Jasem is a form of it, crisp and classic (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'JAH-sem').

Overall data confidence 34%

References — Jasem — Arabic; routes layered

Variations

JasimJassemQasim

Nicknames

Jas

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jasem mean?

Jasem is a form of Jasim/Qasim — Arabic, variously 'big; strong' and 'a distributor'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Jasem?

It's said JAH-sem /ˈdʒɑ.sɛm/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Jasem a boy or girl name?

Jasem is a boy's name.

How popular is Jasem?

Jasem is a very rare name in the U.S.