Sarim
A boy's name of Arabic origin with 344 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
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Sarim is a boy's baby name of Arabic origin, meaning 'sharp' or 'cutting,' often used to describe a decisive, keen mind or a bright sword. It carries connotations of intelligence and clarity, and is used across Arabic-speaking and South Asian Muslim communities.
EtymologyShow more
The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Sarim's final sounds are sharp, distinct — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. In English-language naming, masculine names frequently end on harder consonants or closed syllables, creating a sense of decisiveness and strength. Sarim follows that masculine pattern.
Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Sarim's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Sarim climbed 3176 spots in the last 20 years — from #8776 to #5600.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 76 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 179 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 84 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 5 | — |
The Story of Sarim
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2014, Sarim is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Sarim are most likely born between 2004 and 2024.
How rare is Sarim?
Only about 1 in every 211,765 babies born in 2024 was named Sarim — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1996, peaked in the 2010s with 179 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Sarim by the numbers
- Would fill 7 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(26 years, 1996–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 17 | #5600 |
| 2023 | 12 | #7217 |
| 2022 | 15 | #6091 |
| 2021 | 14 | #6283 |
| 2020 | 18 | #5193 |
| 2019 | 20 | #4932 |
| 2018 | 24 | #4326 |
| 2017 | 19 | #5074 |
| 2016 | 16 | #5743 |
| 2015 | 18 | #5249 |
| 2014 | 25 | #4110 |
| 2013 | 21 | #4587 |
| 2012 | 15 | #5934 |
| 2011 | 11 | #7410 |
| 2010 | 10 | #8033 |
| 2009 | 10 | #8195 |
| 2008 | 14 | #6343 |
| 2007 | 7 | #10695 |
| 2006 | 10 | #7897 |
| 2005 | 9 | #8177 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1996–2024