Eissa vs Kasim

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eissa

Boy #5,247 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is salvation"

Origin: Hebrew via Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic Middle Eastern Turkish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,247
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Isa

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

Eissa Rank #5,247
Kasim Rank #5,350

Eissa is more popular, ranked #5247 vs #5350 for Kasim.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Eissa ___

  • Eissa Malik
  • Eissa Rahman
  • Eissa Tariq
  • Eissa Yusuf
  • Eissa Hassan
  • Eissa Noor

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 Eissa

Yusuf Ibrahim Maryam Fatima Adam

If you choose Kasim

Zara Amira Kareem Lila Nour

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eissa or Kasim more popular?

Eissa is more popular, ranked #5247 compared to Kasim at #5350 in the United States.

What do Eissa and Kasim mean?

Eissa means "God is salvation" (Hebrew via Arabic origin). Kasim means "one who divides and distributes fairly" (Arabic root q-s-m origin).

Are Eissa and Kasim boy or girl names?

Eissa is primarily a boy name. Kasim is primarily a boy name.

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