Will my child share the name Asim with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 14 UK babies named Asim per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Asim in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Asim becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Asim has been fairly steady, ranked #1,798 in 2025 against #1,825 in 2020. Its best recorded position was #364 in 1996.

Is Asim a good choice for a distinctive name?

Asim is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Asim a popular baby name in the United States?

Asim does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Asim is a distinctive choice, ranked #1798 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Asim in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Asim

Asim has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1097 places in five years. It was most popular in 1996 at #364 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Asim is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Asim in their class.