Alqasim
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "the divider" or "the distributor".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Alqasim. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Alqasim today is around 4 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Alqasim births was 2022 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Alqasim. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Alqasim. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2022
6 babies that year
Average age
4
years old
2022 SSA rank
#10,934
Tracked since 2022
Popularity
Alqasim: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Alqasim by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Alqasim during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Alqasim
The name Alqasim has its origins in the Arabic language and culture, tracing back to the 7th century CE during the rise of Islam in the Arabian Peninsula. It is derived from the Arabic root word "qasama," which means "to divide" or "to distribute." The name is closely associated with the Islamic faith and holds significant religious and cultural significance.
One of the earliest and most notable historical references to the name Alqasim can be found in the Islamic holy book, the Quran. The name is mentioned in relation to the concept of justice and fair distribution. It is believed to have been a popular name among the early Muslim community, as it embodied the virtues of fairness, equity, and righteousness.
The first recorded use of the name Alqasim dates back to the 7th century CE, during the time of the Islamic prophet Muhammad and the early caliphates. One of the most famous historical figures bearing this name is Al-Qasim ibn Muhammad ibn Abu Bakr, who lived from 668 to 724 CE. He was a renowned Islamic scholar and the grandson of the first caliph, Abu Bakr.
Another notable figure with the name Alqasim was Al-Qasim ibn Ibrahim al-Rassi (785-860 CE), a prominent mathematician and astronomer from the Abbasid era. His contributions to the field of mathematics and the development of algebraic concepts were significant.
In the 11th century, Alqasim al-Ghafiqi (1010-1089 CE) was a renowned Andalusian poet and literary figure. His works were influential in the development of Arabic literature and poetry during the Golden Age of Islamic civilization in Spain.
During the Mamluk Sultanate in Egypt, Alqasim al-Nuri (1543-1618 CE) was a prominent Sufi scholar and spiritual leader. He played a crucial role in the spread and propagation of Sufism in the region.
Another notable bearer of the name Alqasim was Alqasim Pasha (1772-1857), an Ottoman governor and military leader who ruled over Egypt and parts of the Levant in the early 19th century. He was known for his efforts to modernize and strengthen the Egyptian military forces.
These are just a few examples of the many historical figures who bore the name Alqasim, reflecting its deep-rooted significance and cultural relevance throughout the centuries.
People
Alqasim + last name combinations
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FAQ
Alqasim: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Alqasim?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Alqasim going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Alqasim a common name?
We classify Alqasim as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Alqasim most popular?
The single biggest year for Alqasim was 2022, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Alqasim is about 4 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Alqasim in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Alqasim a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Alqasim in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Alqasim still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Alqasim in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Alqasim can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Alqasim as a first name?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.