Family name Basij (Basij 
, Басий 
) , globally, is a rare surname. The surname Basij is habitual in Afghanistan, where it is a rare surname, Malaysia, and Kazakhstan. In absolute terms, it is the most numerous in Afghanistan, Russia, and Malaysia. Very seldom, Basij is the forename as well as the last name.
| VARIANT | COUNTRY |
|---|---|
| Basij | Iran, Malaysia, India, United States, Afghanistan |
| Басий | Kazakhstan, Russia, Ukraine |