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Quasim

♂ Boy

Pronounced KAH-sim /ˈkɑː.sɪm/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of the Arabic Qasim (Quasim), 'one who distributes; a divider; a provider' — a name honored as that of a son of the Prophet Muhammad. Generous in sense.Low

In 30 seconds: A generous Arabic name: Quasim means 'one who distributes; a provider' (said 'KAH-sim'). Warm and honored.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningA spelling of the Arabic Qasim (Quasim), 'one who distributes; a divider; a provider' — a name honored as that of a son of the Prophet Muhammad. Generous in sense.
U.S. rank (2024)#10622 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1996
Total births (all-time)≈ 138

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199619812024

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

Quasim is a variant of the Arabic Qasim, 'one who distributes; a provider.' It is a respected traditional name, and it reaches U.S. families through Muslim naming — rare here (said 'KAH-sim').

It appears only rarely in the U.S., mostly in Muslim families. Rare, generous, and honored.

Did you know? Quasim spells the Arabic Qasim, 'one who distributes; a divider; a provider' — an honored name, borne by a son of the Prophet Muhammad, carrying a sense of generosity (said 'KAH-sim').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Quasim — Arabic Qasim 'one who distributes; provider'

Variations

QasimKasimQaasim

Nicknames

QasSim

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Quasim mean?

Quasim is a form of the Arabic Qasim, meaning 'one who distributes; a divider; a provider.'

How do you pronounce Quasim?

It's said KAH-sim /ˈkɑː.sɪm/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Quasim a boy or girl name?

Quasim is a boy's name.

How popular is Quasim?

Quasim is a rare name in the U.S.

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