Asim Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationAH-sim / ˈɑː.sɪmArabic; Urdu
Meaning
Arabic: 'one who is just'; Urdu: 'brave'
Historical & Cultural Background
Asim is a name of Arabic origin, commonly used in various cultures influenced by Arabic language and Islamic tradition. It is often associated with qualities such as justice and bravery. The name has been embraced in South Asian cultures, particularly in Pakistan and India, where it is popular among Urdu speakers. Asim is also found in various forms across different regions.
Trend Summary
Asim has seen a steady presence in baby name popularity charts in the U.S.
Similar Names
Variants
- Aasim
- Asim
International Variants
- Asim (Arabic)
- Aasim (Arabic)
Famous people named Asim
Asim Azhar is a Pakistani singer and actor known for his contributions to the music industry.
Asim Raza is a Pakistani film director and producer recognized for his work in Pakistani cinema.
Asim Qureshi is a British activist and author known for his commentary on counter-terrorism and civil liberties.
Asim Hussain is a Pakistani politician known for his role in local governance.
Fictional characters named Asim
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Asim was first seen in the United States in 1969. Asim has ranked as high as #1336 nationally, which occurred in 2022, and has been most popular in New York, California, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, and Georgia. In the past 5 years the name Asim has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Asim (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| MN | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1969 | 6 |
| 1971 | 6 |
| 1972 | 7 |
| 1973 | 11 |
| 1974 | 13 |
| 1975 | 18 |
| 1976 | 15 |
| 1977 | 23 |
| 1978 | 15 |
| 1979 | 19 |
| 1980 | 10 |
| 1981 | 22 |
| 1982 | 14 |
| 1983 | 14 |
| 1984 | 17 |
| 1985 | 7 |
| 1986 | 24 |
| 1987 | 14 |
| 1988 | 22 |
| 1989 | 16 |
| 1990 | 20 |
| 1991 | 14 |
| 1992 | 22 |
| 1993 | 25 |
| 1994 | 19 |
| 1995 | 20 |
| 1996 | 30 |
| 1997 | 24 |
| 1998 | 16 |
| 1999 | 20 |
| 2000 | 24 |
| 2001 | 31 |
| 2002 | 31 |
| 2003 | 15 |
| 2004 | 22 |
| 2005 | 28 |
| 2006 | 25 |
| 2007 | 17 |
| 2008 | 13 |
| 2009 | 20 |
| 2010 | 21 |
| 2011 | 16 |
| 2012 | 23 |
| 2013 | 26 |
| 2014 | 28 |
| 2015 | 30 |
| 2016 | 31 |
| 2017 | 46 |
| 2018 | 47 |
| 2019 | 43 |
| 2020 | 35 |
| 2021 | 43 |
| 2022 | 57 |
| 2023 | 48 |
| 2024 | 41 |