Demani vs Kasim

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Demani

Boy #5,413 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"faithful, one of faith"

Origin: Arabic via Swahili

Cultural Roots

African Swahili East African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,413
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mani, Demi

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Kasim

Boy #5,350 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one who divides and distributes fairly"

Origin: Arabic root q-s-m

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Turkish Urdu Swahili

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,350
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kas, Kaz

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Demani Rank #5,413
Kasim Rank #5,350

Kasim is more popular, ranked #5350 vs #5413 for Demani.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Demani ___

  • Demani James
  • Demani Marcus
  • Demani Isaiah
  • Demani Elijah
  • Demani Emmanuel
  • Demani Jordan

Kasim ___

  • Kasim Ali
  • Kasim Omar
  • Kasim Ibrahim
  • Kasim Hassan
  • Kasim Yusuf
  • Kasim Tariq

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Demani

Amani Zara Imani Kofi Nia

If you choose Kasim

Zara Amira Kareem Lila Nour

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Demani or Kasim more popular?

Kasim is more popular, ranked #5350 compared to Demani at #5413 in the United States.

What do Demani and Kasim mean?

Demani means "faithful, one of faith" (Arabic via Swahili origin). Kasim means "one who divides and distributes fairly" (Arabic root q-s-m origin).

Are Demani and Kasim boy or girl names?

Demani is primarily a boy name. Kasim is primarily a boy name.

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