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Nasim
♂ Boy
Pronounced nah-SEEM /nɑˈsim/Medium
Meaning: From Arabic nasim, 'a gentle breeze; fresh air; a zephyr'Low
In 30 seconds: A gentle breeze; fresh air: Nasim is Arabic. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'nah-SEEM').
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Origin LowArabic
MeaningFrom Arabic nasim, 'a gentle breeze; fresh air; a zephyr'
U.S. rank (2025)#9449 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2000
Total births (all-time)≈ 495
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
Nasim comes from Arabic nasim, 'a gentle breeze; fresh air; a zephyr'. A lyrical, modern name used for both sexes, here for a boy (said 'nah-SEEM').
In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare, a-gentle-breeze at the root, and modern.
Did you know? Nasim means 'a gentle breeze; fresh air; a zephyr' in Arabic — a lyrical, modern name (said 'nah-SEEM').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Nasim — Arabic etymology
Variations
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Nasim mean?
Nasim is Arabic for 'a gentle breeze; fresh air; a zephyr'.
How do you pronounce Nasim?
It's said nah-SEEM /nɑˈsim/ — two syllables, stress on the second.
Is Nasim a boy or girl name?
Nasim is used here as a boy's name.
How popular is Nasim?
Nasim is a rare name in the U.S.