Hakeem - A very unique male name
Hakeem at a glance
Hakeem is ranked #1561 among boy baby names in 2025, with 62 births in 2025. It peaked in 1989 at #573 and first appeared on the charts in 1974.
- Rank in 2025
- #1561
- Births in 2025
- 62
- Peak year
- 1989 (#573)
- First appeared
- 1974
- Trend
- #943 in 2020 → #1561 in 2025 (Falling)
- Popularity
- 1 in 23,650 boys
- Visitor rating
- 5.0/5 (1 recent votes)
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026
With that position 1 in 23,650 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Hakeem peaked in popularity 37 years ago in 1989 on position 573.
Famous with this name
Hakeem Sharif
Hakeem
Hakeem
How would you rate Hakeem, 1-5?
Hakeem is currently topping the charts in...
Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Hakeem is currently topping the baby name charts in Ohio at position #824 - and is the least popular in California at position #1,465.Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Hakeem is where you live.
Comment and discuss
Hakeem origin and meaning
Arabic
From Arabic hakim, 'wise, judicious' — Al-Hakim, 'the All-Wise', is one of the names of God in Islam
Hakeem is an Arabic name meaning wise and judicious, familiar in the U.S. through basketball star Hakeem Olajuwon. It peaked in 1989 and has fallen since.
Attested etymology
Hakeem is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.
To see famous people named Hakeem, pop culture references for the name Hakeem and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.Similar to Hakeem
We've found the following names that sound similar to Hakeem, sorted by popularity.
Hassan / Hasan / Hussein / Hagen / Hakim / Hussain / Hashim / Hazen / Hasani / Hagan /Name statistics
Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better
understanding of how popular or unique this name is.
With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually
differ a lot from state to state.
Chart position per year (visualized)
Chart position per state (visualized)
Chart position per year (table view)
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 1561 |
| 2024 | 1281 |
| 2023 | 1205 |
| 2022 | 1075 |
| 2021 | 1175 |
| 2020 | 943 |
| 2019 | 1030 |
| 2018 | 1104 |
| 2017 | 986 |
| 2016 | 912 |
| 2015 | 1107 |
| 2014 | 2092 |
| 2013 | 1463 |
| 2012 | 2062 |
| 2011 | 1743 |
| 2010 | 1866 |
| 2009 | 1862 |
| 2008 | 2421 |
| 2007 | 1874 |
| 2006 | 1732 |
| 2005 | 1672 |
| 2004 | 1660 |
| 2003 | 1539 |
| 2002 | 1320 |
| 2001 | 1115 |
| 2000 | 1074 |
| 1999 | 1007 |
| 1998 | 814 |
| 1997 | 671 |
| 1996 | 664 |
| 1995 | 637 |
| 1994 | 632 |
| 1993 | 808 |
| 1992 | 702 |
| 1991 | 633 |
| 1990 | 593 |
| 1989 | 573 |
| 1988 | 1216 |
| 1987 | 1234 |
| 1986 | 1593 |
| 1985 | 1239 |
| 1984 | 1212 |
| 1983 | 1449 |
| 1981 | 1565 |
| 1980 | 1616 |
| 1979 | 1153 |
| 1978 | 1322 |
| 1977 | 1249 |
| 1976 | 1479 |
| 1974 | 1944 |
Chart position per state (table view)
| State | Rank |
|---|---|
| Ohio | 824 |
| Virginia | 1147 |
| New York | 1157 |
| Texas | 1317 |
| North Carolina | 1345 |
| Georgia | 1419 |
| California | 1465 |
Even more about Hakeem
These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.
Is Hakeem a common or unique name?
By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.What is the number of syllables for the name Hakeem?
2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.Pronunciation
hah-KEEM · /hɑːˈkiːm/
Around the world
- Hakim (Arabic) — The transliteration without the double e, the same name
Spellings and nicknames
- Hakim — The standard transliteration spelling
- Akeem — A phonetic spelling
Famous bearers
- Hakeem Olajuwon — Nigerian-American basketball player, NBA champion with the Houston Rockets (b. 1963) Contemporary
Style
International
Why parents choose it
Parents, often in Muslim families, choose Hakeem for a name whose meaning — wise — carries religious weight.
Worth knowing
- Spelling splits between Hakeem and Hakim
