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Kasim

Boy name · 34 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Kasim: 34 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 4 births in 1983.

Kasim is an Arabic name meaning "one who divides" or "distributor," often linked to generosity and fairness. It is a variant of Qasim, and one of the most notable historical bearers is Qasim ibn Muhammad, a grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, revered in Islamic tradition. In more recent times, Kasim Reed served as mayor of Atlanta, Georgia, from 2010 to 2018. While no prominent place is directly named after a Kasim, the shared root Qasim appears in place names such as Qasimabad in Pakistan. The name remains popular across Muslim communities worldwide and is occasionally spelled Qasim or Kassim, giving parents a few subtle choices for the same strong meaning.

Boy 10 of 52 years

Peak year
19834 babies
Latest (2009)
#6263 babies
Total births
34since 1983
5-year trend
▼ 11%vs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 1983 · 4
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).