Azim
A masculine Arabic name meaning "mighty" or "lofty in dignity and status".
Name Census estimates that about 559 living Americans carry the first name Azim. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Azim today is around 20 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Azim births was 2023 (28 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Azim. 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.
People living today
559
~ 1 in 613,156 Americans
Peak year
2023
28 babies that year
Average age
20
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,192
Tracked since 1973
Popularity
Azim: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Azim from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 152 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Azim remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Azim 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 Azim during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Azims live
The SSA's state-level files cover 5 states and territories. New York, Pennsylvania, Texas recorded the most babies named Azim, while California, New Jersey, Texas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 10 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Azim
The name Azim has its origins in the Persian language and culture, dating back to ancient times. It is derived from the Persian word "azim," which means "great," "magnificent," or "exalted." The name carries a sense of grandeur, reverence, and admiration.
In the historical context, the name Azim has been associated with influential figures and scholars in the Persian and Islamic traditions. One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in the celebrated Persian epic poem "Shahnameh" (Book of Kings) by the renowned poet Ferdowsi, who lived in the late 10th and early 11th centuries.
Among the notable individuals who bore the name Azim throughout history, one can mention Azim al-Din al-Muqaddasi, a renowned Islamic scholar and geographer from the 10th century. He is known for his influential work "Ahsan al-Taqasim fi Ma'rifat al-Aqalim" (The Best Divisions for Knowledge of the Regions), which provided detailed descriptions of various regions and their cultures.
Another prominent figure was Azim Husain Khan, a Mughal nobleman and military commander who lived in the 17th century. He played a significant role in the expansion of the Mughal Empire under the reign of Emperor Aurangzeb and was known for his valor and strategic acumen.
In the realm of literature, Azim Premji, an Indian businessman and philanthropist born in 1945, is a notable individual who bears this name. He is the founder of Wipro Limited, one of the largest technology companies in India, and is widely respected for his contributions to business and philanthropy.
Azim Azimzade, born in 1880 and died in 1943, was an Azerbaijani writer, poet, and playwright who played a significant role in the development of modern Azerbaijani literature. His works reflected the social and cultural changes of his time and helped shape the literary landscape of Azerbaijan.
Lastly, Azim Ibrohim, born in 1957, is a prominent Tajik writer and scholar. He has made significant contributions to the preservation and promotion of Tajik literature and culture, and his works have been widely acclaimed for their depth and insight into the human condition.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the name Azim throughout history, each leaving their mark in their respective fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of cultural heritage.
People
Azim + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Azim as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Azim: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Azim?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 559 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Azim 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 613,156 US residents.
Is Azim a common name?
We classify Azim as "Very Rare". It ranks above 85.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 569 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Azim most popular?
The single biggest year for Azim was 2023, when 28 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Azim is about 20 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Azim a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Azim 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.
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.