Azim

Azim is a boy's name of Arabic origin meaning “Great.” In 2024 it was given to 25 boys in the United States.

Azim at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic
Meaning
“Great”
Also spelled
Abdolazim

About the name Azim

Azim belongs to the Muslim & Arabic tradition. Its meaning — “Great” — is the sense carried by its Arabic roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page. It travels in a few spellings: Abdolazim.

In the United States, Azim first appears in Social Security records in 1973. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #3865 in 1977, and in 2024 25 babies received the name — 569 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Azim in US records

First recorded (US)
1973
Best US rank
#3865 in 1977
Peak year
2023
Babies named Azim in 2024
25
Total since 1880
569

Azim in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1257 in 1997
Babies named Azim in 2025
7
Total since 1996
170

Spellings & short forms

Abdolazim

Similar names

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Azim mean?

Azim means “Great” in its Arabic roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Azim a boy or girl name?

Azim is a boy name. In 2024, 25 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Azim?

Azim comes from the Muslim & Arabic tradition. It is also spelled Abdolazim.

How popular is the name Azim?

Azim first appears in US records in 1973. Its best-ever ranking was #3865 in 1977, and 25 babies were given the name in 2024.

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