The nameKacem

Kacem is a boy's name of Arabic origin, also spelled Qasim.

Meaning

From the Arabic qasim, "one who shares out"; the name of a son of the Prophet Muhammad.

Origin

Arabic.

History

In France it has been given since the 1960s, most often in the 2010s.

Popularity of the name Kacem

Kacem in France

1527thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2019peak year (30 births)
570babies named Kacem in France since 1900
01530 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Kacem was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 165 births over the decade, 29% of all recorded babies named Kacem. Its rise began around 1961, and it peaked in 2019. Half of all babies named Kacem in France were born before 2008, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 19 births a year.

Kacem in our baby name lists

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Kacem mean?

From the Arabic qasim, "one who shares out"; the name of a son of the Prophet Muhammad.

What is the origin of the name Kacem?

Arabic.

Is Kacem a girl's or a boy's name?

Kacem is a boy's name.