Hakim

Hakim - A very unique male name

Hakim appeared on the charts for the first time in 1964 on position #1657. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Hakim and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Hakim? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Hakim. The baby boy name Hakim was given to 14 baby boys in 2025, ranking #2775 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 104,735 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Hakim peaked in popularity 50 years ago in 1976 on position 799.

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Hakim is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Hakim is currently topping the baby name charts in Ohio at position #1,158 - and is the least popular in New York at position #1,345.

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 Hakim is where you live.

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Hakim origin and meaning

Arabic word name

From Arabic hakim — 'wise, judge', from the root h-k-m, wisdom and judgement; al-Hakim is one of the names of God in Islam

Hakim is an Arabic name meaning wise man or judge, with deep religious resonance as one of the divine names. It has been in US data since 1964 and peaked in 1976, in the era of African-American Muslim naming. The basketball star Hakeem Olajuwon carries a different spelling and is not a bearer of this one.

Attested etymology

Hakim is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Hakim, pop culture references for the name Hakim and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Hakim

We've found the following names that sound similar to Hakim, sorted by popularity.

Hassan / Hakeem / Hasan / Hussein / Hagen / Hussain / Hashim / Hazen / Hasani / Hagan /

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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.

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Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Hakim

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 Hakim 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 Hakim?

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.

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Pronunciation

hah-KEEM · /hɑːˈkiːm/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Hakeem — The -ee- spelling — a separate, established name string with its own famous bearers.

Famous bearers

• Hakim Ziyech — Moroccan international footballer known for Ajax and Chelsea (b. 1993) Contemporary
• Hakim Warrick — American basketball player known for Syracuse's 2003 NCAA title and an NBA career (b. 1982) Contemporary

Style

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Why parents choose it

Parents choose Hakim for a name that states wisdom and judgement outright, honoured in Islamic tradition.

Worth knowing

• The famous basketball bearer spells it Hakeem, so this spelling will be 'corrected' toward his.