Aasim

Aasim - A very unique male name

Aasim appeared on the charts for the first time in 2007 on position #3485. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Aasim and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Aasim? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Aasim. The baby boy name Aasim was given to 7 baby boys in 2025, ranking #3363 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 209,469 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Aasim peaked in popularity 9 years ago in 2017 on position 1716.

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Aasim is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Aasim is currently topping the baby name charts in Pennsylvania at position #1,004 - and is the least popular in Pennsylvania at position #1,004.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Aasim is where you live.

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Aasim origin and meaning

Arabic

Transliteration variant of Asim, from Arabic 'asim, 'protector, guardian'

Aasim doubles the a of Asim to mark the long vowel in the Arabic name meaning 'protector' — Asim was a companion of the Prophet Muhammad. This spelling appears from 2007 and spiked in 2017. It is a transliteration choice, not a different name.

Attested etymology

Aasim is a 5 letter name with 3 syllables.

To see famous people named Aasim, pop culture references for the name Aasim and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Aasim

We've found the following names that sound similar to Aasim, sorted by popularity.

Akeem / Aizen / Ajani / Ashwin / Azaan / Asim / Aeson / Agam / Ahsan / Aceson /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per state (visualized)

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Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Aasim

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Aasim a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Aasim?

3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

AH-sim · /ˈɑsɪm/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Asim — Standard transliteration
• Assem — Egyptian transliteration of the same name

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 2007, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

International

Why parents choose it

Aasim is brief and protective in meaning, with the long vowel honestly marked.

Worth knowing

• Aasim/Asim transliteration splits mean constant small corrections.