Naseem is of Arabic origin, meaning 'breeze'. It is often used as both a given name and surname throughout the Middle East and North Africa. The name gained global recognition when it was chosen by Naseem Hamed, a British boxer of Yemeni descent, who was renowned for his distinctive ring style during the 1990s.
The name Naseem appears to have been popular among parents from the late 70s to mid-90s, with a peak of popularity between 1983 and 1989, during which there were consistently high numbers of births each year. However, after the late 90s, the popularity of the name significantly declined, with fewer than 10 births per year occurring from 2000 onwards. Despite this decline in recent years, over the entire period spanning from 1975 to 2021, there have been a total of 250 babies named Naseem.