UK boy's name
Mutasim
Mutasim is an Arabic name meaning "resolute defender" or "firm guardian".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2022. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Mutasim is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Mutasim popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4789, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2013, with 7 births.
This profile covers 58 England and Wales registrations across 13 recorded years from 2002 to 2022. 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 43% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 58 living people in the UK are called Mutasim. 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 2023 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Mutasim ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales in 2022, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2013, when 7 boys were registered as Mutasim.
- • About 58 living people in the UK are estimated to have Mutasim as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4789
2022
Births in 2022
3
Latest year
Peak year
2013
7 births
Estimated living
58
2026
Meaning
What does Mutasim mean?
The name Mutasim has its origins in the Arabic language and culture, dating back to the medieval Islamic period. It is derived from the Arabic root word "ta-sa-ma," which means "to fortify" or "to protect." The name carries connotations of strength, determination, and resilience.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mutasim is associated with the Abbasid Caliph Al-Mu'tasim Billah, who ruled the Abbasid Caliphate from 833 to 842 CE. He was known for his military prowess and his efforts to strengthen the caliphate's defenses against external threats. The name Mutasim gained prominence during his reign and became a popular choice among the Arab nobility and military elite.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Mutasim. One such individual was Mutasim al-Alawi, a prominent Sufi scholar and spiritual leader who lived in the 12th century CE. He was renowned for his teachings on Islamic mysticism and his contributions to the spread of Sufism across the Middle East and North Africa.
Another historical figure named Mutasim was Mutasim Billah al-Ghaznawi, a powerful ruler of the Ghaznavid Empire in the 11th century CE. He was known for his military conquests and his patronage of the arts and sciences, which flourished during his reign.
In the realm of literature, Mutasim al-Dimashqi was a prominent Arab poet and scholar who lived in the 13th century CE. His works, which encompassed a wide range of subjects including poetry, philosophy, and astrology, were widely celebrated and influential during his time.
Lastly, Mutasim al-Khwarizmi was a renowned mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 9th century CE. He made significant contributions to the fields of algebra and trigonometry, and his works on mathematics and astronomy were widely studied and referenced by scholars across the Islamic world and beyond.
These are just a few examples of the many historical figures who have borne the name Mutasim, reflecting its enduring significance and rich cultural heritage within the Arabic and Islamic traditions.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Mutasim over time
The chart below shows babies named Mutasim registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2002 to 2022. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Mutasim, the clearest high point is 2013. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2022, compared with 7 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Mutasim by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Mutasim 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 | #4390 | 7 | 2 |
| 2010s | #3475 | 35 | 7 |
| 2000s | #3349 | 16 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Mutasim
- Matthew 80,931
- Mohammed 74,321
- Muhammad 72,235
- Max 59,807
- Michael 47,075
- Mason 38,935
- Mohammad 25,910
- Morgan 15,994
- Muhammed 11,527
- Mark 11,336
- Marcus 11,257
- Maxwell 10,006
FAQ
Mutasim: questions and answers
How popular is the name Mutasim in the UK right now?
In 2022, Mutasim was ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Mutasim most popular?
The peak year on record was 2013, with 7 babies registered as Mutasim in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Mutasim?
Mutasim is an Arabic name meaning "resolute defender" or "firm guardian".
How many people are called Mutasim in the UK?
A total of 58 babies have been registered as Mutasim across the 13 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.