Kazim

♂ Boy

Pronounced KAH-zim /ˈkɑ.zɪm/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic kazim, 'one who restrains/controls his anger; calm; forbearing' (al-Kazim is an epithet of Imam Musa al-Kazim)Low

In 30 seconds: One who controls his anger; calm; patient: Kazim is Arabic. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'KAH-zim').

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Origin LowArabic

MeaningFrom the Arabic kazim, 'one who restrains/controls his anger; calm; forbearing' (al-Kazim is an epithet of Imam Musa al-Kazim)

U.S. rank (2025)#9322 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1993

Total births (all-time)≈ 167

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

Kazim comes from the Arabic kazim, 'one who restrains/controls his anger; calm; forbearing' (al-Kazim is an epithet of Imam Musa al-Kazim). A crisp, classic name (said 'KAH-zim').

In the U.S. it appears in Arabic-speaking and South Asian families. Rare, one-who-controls-his-anger at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Kazim means 'one who restrains his anger; calm; forbearing' in Arabic — a crisp, composed name (said 'KAH-zim').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Kazim — Arabic etymology

Variations

KadhimKazemKazm

Nicknames

Kaz

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kazim mean?

Kazim is Arabic for 'one who restrains/controls his anger; calm; forbearing'.

How do you pronounce Kazim?

It's said KAH-zim /ˈkɑ.zɪm/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Kazim a boy or girl name?

Kazim is a boy's name.

How popular is Kazim?

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