UK boy's name
Kaseem
An Arabic masculine name meaning leader or commander.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Kaseem is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Kaseem popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5119, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1998, with 4 births.
This profile covers 31 England and Wales registrations across 9 recorded years from 1998 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 31 living people in the UK are called Kaseem. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Kaseem ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1998, when 4 boys were registered as Kaseem.
- • About 31 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kaseem as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5119
2024
Births in 2024
3
Latest year
Peak year
1998
4 births
Estimated living
31
2026
Meaning
What does Kaseem mean?
Kaseem is a masculine given name with Arabic origins, derived from the root word "Karam" which means generosity or nobility. This name first emerged in the Middle Eastern region during the medieval Islamic era, around the 7th century AD.
The name Kaseem has a strong connection to Islamic culture and tradition. It is believed to have been mentioned in some ancient Arabic texts and manuscripts, although specific references are difficult to trace due to the passage of time.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kaseem can be found in the history of the Umayyad Caliphate, where a military commander named Kaseem ibn Abdur-Rahman was known for his bravery and leadership skills during the 8th century AD.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Kaseem. One prominent example is Kaseem al-Ghazzali, a renowned Islamic scholar and philosopher who lived between 1058 and 1111 AD. His works on Sufism and Islamic ethics had a profound impact on the intellectual discourse of his time.
Another historical figure with the name Kaseem was Kaseem al-Hariri, an Arab poet and scholar from the 12th century AD, celebrated for his mastery of the Arabic language and his literary contributions.
In the realm of Islamic spirituality, Kaseem al-Nuri (1456-1534) was a revered Sufi mystic and saint, known for his teachings on divine love and spiritual enlightenment.
During the Ottoman Empire, Kaseem Pasha (1779-1833) was a prominent military leader and statesman, serving as the Grand Vizier (prime minister) of the Ottoman Empire in the early 19th century.
These are just a few examples of historical figures who carried the name Kaseem, showcasing its rich cultural and religious significance across various eras and regions.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Kaseem over time
The chart below shows babies named Kaseem registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1998 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Kaseem, the clearest high point is 1998. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kaseem by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kaseem was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4966 | 9 | 3 |
| 2010s | #4336 | 14 | 4 |
| 2000s | #2501 | 4 | 1 |
| 1990s | #2419 | 4 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Kaseem
- Kieran 30,429
- Kyle 28,463
- Kai 24,432
- Kian 17,666
- Kayden 8,305
- Kevin 7,927
- Kane 7,149
- Kaiden 5,762
- Kieron 4,547
- Kacper 4,366
- Kye 4,012
- Kit 3,529
FAQ
Kaseem: questions and answers
How popular is the name Kaseem in the UK right now?
In 2024, Kaseem was ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Kaseem most popular?
The peak year on record was 1998, with 4 babies registered as Kaseem in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Kaseem?
An Arabic masculine name meaning leader or commander.
How many people are called Kaseem in the UK?
A total of 31 babies have been registered as Kaseem across the 9 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.