Nazim

Nazim is a boy's name of Arabic origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 7 boys in the United States.

Nazim at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic · Turkish · Persian
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Nazim

Nazim belongs to the Muslim & Arabic and Turkish tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Nazim first appears in Social Security records in 1977. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #5805 in 2000, and in 2024 7 babies received the name — 246 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Nazim in US records

First recorded (US)
1977
Best US rank
#5805 in 2000
Peak year
2015
Babies named Nazim in 2024
7
Total since 1880
246

Nazim in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#958 in 1998
Babies named Nazim in 2018
5
Total since 1996
144

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Nazim mean?

The meaning of Nazim is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Arabic origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Nazim a boy or girl name?

Nazim is a boy name. In 2024, 7 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Nazim?

Nazim comes from the Muslim & Arabic, Turkish and Persian tradition.

How popular is the name Nazim?

Nazim first appears in US records in 1977. Its best-ever ranking was #5805 in 2000, and 7 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to hello@namepetal.com — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.