Tasnim
Primarily a girl's name of Arabic origin with 817 recorded births. Also given to 10 boys.
Meaning & Origin
Tasnim peaked during the Gen Alpha era, when 43 babies received this name in a single year (2024). That era was defined by creative, boundary-pushing naming, and Tasnim remains in active use today — a name that has outlasted its original moment.
In the most recent SSA release, Tasnim ranks #3626 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Tasnim is a girl's and boy's baby name of Arabic origin, from the Arabic tasnīm (تسنيم) meaning 'elevation' or the name of a heavenly spring mentioned in the Quran (Surah Al-Mutaffifin 83:27) — described as the most exalted drink of Paradise, drunk pure by those closest to God.
To name a daughter Tasnim is to give her the name of Paradise's highest spring. It's used widely in Muslim communities as a name of spiritual aspiration and divine exaltation — a name that is literally drawn from the Quran's description of heaven.
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Phonetically, Tasnim belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their sharp, distinct ending — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. At two syllables, it has a two-beat rhythm that is easy to call across a room and natural in conversation.
Within the Arabic naming tradition, names with similar sound structures often share underlying etymological patterns. Exploring Arabic names on this site may surface connections that illuminate Tasnim’s linguistic neighborhood.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Tasnim climbed 3115 spots in the last 20 years — from #6741 to #3626.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 170 | #4364 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 289 | #5003 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 214 | #6107 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 131 | #8294 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 13 | #10508 | — |
The Story of Tasnim
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2024, Tasnim is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Tasnim are most likely born between 2014 and 2024.
How rare is Tasnim?
Only about 1 in every 83,721 babies born in 2024 was named Tasnim — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1985, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 2010s with 289 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.
Tasnim by the numbers
- Would fill 17 school buses
- Meeting one Tasnim per day would take 2.2 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(37 years, 1985–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 43 | #3626 |
| 2023 | 37 | #4033 |
| 2022 | 35 | #4187 |
| 2021 | 22 | #5726 |
| 2020 | 33 | #4248 |
| 2019 | 32 | #4427 |
| 2018 | 41 | #3735 |
| 2017 | 29 | #4795 |
| 2016 | 27 | #5118 |
| 2015 | 21 | #6216 |
| 2014 | 29 | #4886 |
| 2013 | 27 | #5135 |
| 2012 | 28 | #5100 |
| 2011 | 22 | #6128 |
| 2010 | 33 | #4487 |
| 2009 | 29 | #5079 |
| 2008 | 23 | #6119 |
| 2007 | 25 | #5686 |
| 2006 | 15 | #8204 |
| 2005 | 24 | #5421 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Tasnim as a Boy's Name
While overwhelmingly a girl's name, Tasnim has also been given to 10 boys in the U.S. since 2004.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1985–2024