UK boy's name
Kasib
An Arabic masculine name meaning "industrious" or "hardworking".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2004. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Kasib is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Kasib popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2004 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3651, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2001, with 3 births.
This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2001 to 2004. 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 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 6 living people in the UK are called Kasib. 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 2005 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Kasib ranked #3651 for boys in England and Wales in 2004, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2001, when 3 boys were registered as Kasib.
- • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kasib as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3651
2004
Births in 2004
3
Latest year
Peak year
2001
3 births
Estimated living
6
2026
Meaning
What does Kasib mean?
The name Kasib has its origins in the Arabic language, with roots tracing back to the Middle East and the time of the Islamic golden age. It is derived from the Arabic word "kasib," which translates to "earner" or "breadwinner," suggesting a connotation of hard work and providing for one's family.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kasib can be found in the writings of the renowned Islamic scholar and philosopher, Al-Ghazali (1058-1111), who mentioned a person by that name in his work, "The Revival of the Religious Sciences." This suggests that the name was already in use during the 11th century in the regions of modern-day Iran and Iraq.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Kasib, including Kasib ibn Malik al-Ansari (d. 673), a companion of the Prophet Muhammad and one of the early Muslim scholars. Another significant figure was Kasib ibn Abi Barda (d. 719), a military commander who served under the Umayyad Caliphate and played a crucial role in the Muslim conquests of Central Asia.
In the realm of literature, Kasib ibn Abi Kasib (d. 866) was a renowned Arabic poet and philologist who lived during the Abbasid Caliphate in present-day Iraq. His works contributed significantly to the preservation and understanding of the Arabic language and its poetic traditions.
During the Mamluk Sultanate in Egypt, Kasib al-Misri (d. 1354) was a prominent scholar and Sufi mystic who authored several influential works on Islamic spirituality and jurisprudence. His teachings and writings had a lasting impact on the intellectual and spiritual landscape of the region.
Another notable figure bearing the name Kasib was Kasib al-Baghdadi (d. 1426), a renowned calligrapher and artist from Baghdad, whose intricate calligraphic works were highly prized and sought after by rulers and scholars alike during the late medieval period.
These are just a few examples of the many historical figures who have carried the name Kasib throughout the centuries, reflecting its deep-rooted connection to the Arabic language and Islamic culture.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Kasib over time
The chart below shows babies named Kasib registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2001 to 2004. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Kasib, the clearest high point is 2001. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2004, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kasib by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kasib 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #3393 | 6 | 2 |
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FAQ
Kasib: questions and answers
How popular is the name Kasib in the UK right now?
In 2004, Kasib was ranked #3651 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Kasib most popular?
The peak year on record was 2001, with 3 babies registered as Kasib in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Kasib?
An Arabic masculine name meaning "industrious" or "hardworking".
How many people are called Kasib in the UK?
A total of 6 babies have been registered as Kasib across the 2 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.