UK boy's name
Nasim
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "gentle breeze" or "morning wind".
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.
Nasim is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Nasim 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 2004, with 14 births.
This profile covers 160 England and Wales registrations across 22 recorded years from 1996 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 21% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 159 living people in the UK are called Nasim. 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
- • Nasim ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2004, when 14 boys were registered as Nasim.
- • About 159 living people in the UK are estimated to have Nasim 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
2004
14 births
Estimated living
159
2026
Meaning
What does Nasim mean?
Nasim is a Persian name derived from the Arabic word "Nasim" which means "gentle breeze" or "zephyr." The name has its roots in ancient Persia, now modern-day Iran, and can be traced back to the 7th century AD.
In classical Persian literature, Nasim is often used as a metaphor to describe the sweet fragrance of flowers or the pleasant coolness of a light wind on a warm day. This poetic association with nature's beauty and tranquility contributed to the name's popularity in the region.
The name Nasim is mentioned in several ancient Persian texts, including the renowned works of the renowned poets Ferdowsi and Hafez. In Ferdowsi's epic poem, the Shahnameh, which dates back to the 10th century AD, there is a character named Nasim who is described as a brave and virtuous warrior.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Nasim can be found in the writings of the 13th-century Persian poet and philosopher, Jalal al-Din Rumi. Rumi's poetry often featured references to the name Nasim, using it as a symbol of divine love and spiritual awakening.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Nasim. One of the most famous was Nasim Banu Begum (1508-1605), a prominent female poet and courtier during the Mughal Empire in India. Another notable figure was Nasim Al-Mulk (1834-1907), a prominent Iranian statesman and diplomat who served as the Prime Minister of Persia in the late 19th century.
Other historical figures with the name Nasim include Nasim Khadem (1915-1988), an Iranian painter and artist known for her avant-garde works, and Nasim Haider (1950-2018), a Pakistani diplomat and former UN Undersecretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator.
In more recent times, the name Nasim has been carried by individuals such as Nasim Pedrad (born 1981), an American actress and comedian known for her work on Saturday Night Live, and Nasim Aghdam (1979-2018), an Iranian-American internet personality and activist who gained notoriety for her tragic actions at YouTube's headquarters in 2018.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Nasim over time
The chart below shows babies named Nasim registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 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 Nasim, the clearest high point is 2004. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 14 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Nasim by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Nasim 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 | #5119 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #4082 | 31 | 7 |
| 2000s | #2019 | 85 | 10 |
| 1990s | #1354 | 41 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Nasim
- Noah 72,596
- Nathan 46,860
- Nicholas 15,983
- Nathaniel 12,151
- Niall 5,746
- Nicolas 3,825
- Nico 3,532
- Nate 2,029
- Nikodem 1,872
- Noel 1,865
- Ned 1,614
- Neo 1,563
FAQ
Nasim: questions and answers
How popular is the name Nasim in the UK right now?
In 2024, Nasim was ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Nasim most popular?
The peak year on record was 2004, with 14 babies registered as Nasim in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Nasim?
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "gentle breeze" or "morning wind".
How many people are called Nasim in the UK?
A total of 160 babies have been registered as Nasim across the 22 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.