Sarim
2025 SSA
About Sarim
Sarim is a concise, powerful masculine name with Arabic and Hebrew origins. In Arabic, it means 'decisive' or 'determined,' suggesting someone with strong leadership qualities and clear vision. In Hebrew contexts, it relates to 'sarim' meaning 'princes' or 'officials.' The name has gained moderate popularity in Muslim communities worldwide, appreciated for its blend of strength and melodic quality. Sarim has been steadily rising in usage across multicultural societies, particularly in the UK, US, and Canada among families seeking names with international appeal. Its brevity, distinctive sound, and positive connotations of authority and determination make it increasingly attractive to modern parents looking for meaningful yet accessible names.
Pronounced SAR-im.
As of October 2026, Sarim ranked #6737 for boys in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #4110 for boys in 2014.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #4,110 | 25 | 13 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | #4,326 | 24 | 13.2 |
| 2019 | #4,932 | 20 | 11.1 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |