Wasim

♂ Boy

Pronounced wah-SEEM /wɑˈsiːm/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic wasim, 'handsome; graceful; comely' — a warm, complimentary name. Well known through cricketer Wasim Akram.Medium

In 30 seconds: A handsome name — literally: Wasim is Arabic for 'graceful; good-looking' (said 'wah-SEEM'). Warm and admiring.

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Origin MediumArabic

MeaningFrom Arabic wasim, 'handsome; graceful; comely' — a warm, complimentary name. Well known through cricketer Wasim Akram.

U.S. rank (2024)#10814 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1999

Total births (all-time)≈ 182

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

Wasim comes from Arabic wasim, 'handsome; graceful; comely,' a warm and admiring name. Its profile is lifted by the celebrated cricketer Wasim Akram, and it reads as smooth and complimentary (said 'wah-SEEM').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Muslim families. Rare, admiring, and warm.

Did you know? Wasim means 'handsome; graceful' in Arabic — a complimentary name carried far by cricket great Wasim Akram (said 'wah-SEEM').

Overall data confidence 60%

References — Wasim — Arabic 'handsome; graceful'

Variations

WaseemWassim

Nicknames

Wasi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Wasim mean?

Wasim is Arabic for 'handsome; graceful; good-looking.'

How do you pronounce Wasim?

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

Is Wasim a boy or girl name?

Wasim is a boy's name.

How popular is Wasim?

Wasim is a rare name in the U.S.