Yaseem
An Arabic masculine name meaning "smooth" or "gentle".
Name Census estimates that about 12 living Americans carry the first name Yaseem. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Yaseem today is around 5 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Yaseem births was 2021 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Yaseem. 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 Yaseem. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
12
~ 1 in 28,562,862 Americans
Peak year
2021
7 babies that year
Average age
5
years old
2022 SSA rank
#14,246
Tracked since 2021
Popularity
Yaseem: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Yaseem 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 Yaseem 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 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Yaseem
The name Yaseem has its origins in Arabic, a language spoken across the Middle East and North Africa. Its roots can be traced back to the ancient Semitic languages of the region, where variations of the name were used as far back as the 7th century AD.
One possible derivation of Yaseem is from the Arabic word "yasama," which means "to be generous" or "to bestow." This suggests that the name may have originally been given to individuals who were perceived as generous or bountiful in spirit. It could also be linked to the word "yasim," meaning "handsome" or "beautiful," indicating that the name may have been associated with physical attractiveness.
In the early days of Islam, the name Yaseem is mentioned in several historical texts and records. One notable figure was Yaseem al-Khattab, a companion of the Prophet Muhammad who lived in the 7th century AD. He was known for his bravery and military prowess, and participated in several significant battles during the early Muslim conquests.
Another historical figure was Yaseem ibn Abi al-Aswad, a renowned poet and scholar who lived in the 8th century AD. His works were widely celebrated for their eloquence and depth, and he was considered a master of Arabic literature during his time.
In the 10th century AD, Yaseem al-Razi was a prominent physician and philosopher who made significant contributions to the fields of medicine, alchemy, and philosophy. His works were widely studied and influenced generations of scholars and scientists.
During the 12th century, Yaseem al-Din Sukhrawardi was a renowned Sufi mystic and philosopher. He founded the Sufi order known as the Suhrawardiyya, which had a profound impact on the development of Islamic mysticism and spiritual practices.
In more recent times, one of the most famous individuals with the name Yaseem was Yaseem Khan, an Indian actor and filmmaker who was born in 1944. He appeared in numerous Bollywood films and television shows, and was widely acclaimed for his versatility as an actor.
The name Yaseem has maintained its presence throughout history, carrying with it a sense of generosity, beauty, and intellectual prowess. While its exact origins may be debated, its enduring legacy across cultures and time periods serves as a testament to the rich tapestry of human history and diversity.
People
Yaseem + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Yaseem as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with Y
Other first names starting with Y with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Yaseem: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Yaseem?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 12 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Yaseem 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 28,562,862 US residents.
Is Yaseem a common name?
We classify Yaseem as "Very Rare". It ranks above 32.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 12 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Yaseem most popular?
The single biggest year for Yaseem was 2021, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Yaseem is about 5 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 Yaseem in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Yaseem a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Yaseem 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 Yaseem still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Yaseem 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 Yaseem 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 common is the name Yaseem?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.