Kasim vs Sarim

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Sarim

Boy #5,495 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sharp, decisive, cutting"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim South Asian Middle Eastern

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,495
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sar, Sam

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Kasim Rank #5,350
Sarim Rank #5,495

Kasim is more popular, ranked #5350 vs #5495 for Sarim.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kasim ___

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

Sarim ___

  • Sarim Ahmad
  • Sarim Ali
  • Sarim Hassan
  • Sarim Omar
  • Sarim Ibrahim
  • Sarim Khalid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kasim

Zara Amira Kareem Lila Nour

If you choose Sarim

Layla Amira Zara Omar Ibrahim

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kasim or Sarim more popular?

Kasim is more popular, ranked #5350 compared to Sarim at #5495 in the United States.

What do Kasim and Sarim mean?

Kasim means "one who divides and distributes fairly" (Arabic root q-s-m origin). Sarim means "sharp, decisive, cutting" (Arabic origin).

Are Kasim and Sarim boy or girl names?

Kasim is primarily a boy name. Sarim is primarily a boy name.

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