UK boy's name
Quasim
An Arabic name meaning "the one who distributes fairly or equally".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 1997. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Quasim is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Quasim popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 1997 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2859, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1997, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 1997 to 1997. 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.
Quasim is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Quasim. 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 1998 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Quasim ranked #2859 for boys in England and Wales in 1997, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1997, when 3 boys were registered as Quasim.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Quasim as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2859
1997
Births in 1997
3
Latest year
Peak year
1997
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Quasim mean?
The name Quasim is derived from the Arabic word "qasim," which means "distributor" or "divider." It has its roots in the ancient Semitic languages and is believed to have originated in the Middle East during the early days of Islam.
The name gained widespread recognition in the 7th century CE, when the Islamic empire was rapidly expanding across the Middle East, North Africa, and parts of Europe and Asia. During this period, Quasim was a relatively common name among Arab Muslims, particularly in regions like Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and Syria.
One of the earliest and most notable historical figures with the name Quasim was Al-Qasim ibn Muhammad ibn Abi Bakr (699-737 CE), a prominent Arab general and the son of the Umayyad caliph Muhammad ibn Abi Bakr. He played a crucial role in the Muslim conquest of Sindh (present-day Pakistan) and is revered as a significant figure in Islamic history.
Another notable bearer of the name was Qasim al-Nuri (1825-1892), a renowned Ottoman scholar, poet, and theologian. He was born in Baghdad and is celebrated for his contributions to Islamic literature and scholarship.
In the modern era, one of the most famous individuals with the name Quasim was Qasim Amin (1863-1908), an Egyptian writer and jurist who was a pioneering advocate for women's rights and social reform in the Arab world. His influential works, such as "The Liberation of Women" and "The New Woman," helped shape the discourse on women's emancipation in the Middle East.
Muhammad Qasim (1914-1977), a Pakistani military officer, was another prominent figure with the name Quasim. He served as the President of Pakistan from 1965 to 1969 and played a pivotal role in the country's political landscape during a turbulent period.
In literature, Qasim Amin Bey (1865-1908), an Egyptian jurist and writer, is remembered for his influential works on women's rights and social reform. His novels and essays, including "The Liberation of Women" and "The New Woman," were instrumental in shaping the discourse on women's emancipation in the Arab world.
While the name Quasim has its roots in the Arabic language and Islamic culture, it has also been adopted by people of various backgrounds and ethnicities around the world, reflecting the global reach and influence of the Islamic civilization throughout history.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Quasim by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Quasim 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | #2859 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Quasim
- Quinn 2,941
- Qasim 1,585
- Quentin 481
- Quinton 375
- Quincy 334
- Qais 331
- Quinlan 247
- Qaasim 119
- Quin 105
- Quade 94
- Quintin 88
- Quinten 81
FAQ
Quasim: questions and answers
How popular is the name Quasim in the UK right now?
In 1997, Quasim was ranked #2859 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Quasim most popular?
The peak year on record was 1997, with 3 babies registered as Quasim in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Quasim?
An Arabic name meaning "the one who distributes fairly or equally".
How many people are called Quasim in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Quasim across the 1 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.