Hashim

Hashim - A very unique male name

Hashim appeared on the charts for the first time in 1972 on position #1603. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Hashim and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Hashim? 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 Hashim. The baby boy name Hashim was given to 40 baby boys in 2025, ranking #1868 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 36,657 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Hashim peaked in popularity 49 years ago in 1977 on position 1250.

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Hashim is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Hashim is currently topping the baby name charts in Virginia at position #1,148 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #2,383.

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 Hashim is where you live.

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Hashim origin and meaning

Arabic

'Crusher, breaker' — traditionally 'breaker of bread,' the byname of the Prophet Muhammad's great-grandfather

Hashim was the byname of Amr ibn Abd Manaf, great-grandfather of Muhammad and ancestor of the Banu Hashim clan, earned, tradition says, for breaking bread into broth for pilgrims. The name remains in steady Muslim use.

Attested etymology

Hashim is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.

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

Similar to Hashim

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

Hassan / Hakeem / Hasan / Hussein / Hagen / Hakim / Hussain / 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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Even more about Hashim

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 Hashim 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 Hashim?

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-sheem · /hɑˈʃiːm/
Stress varies between HAH-sheem and hah-SHEEM.

Around the world

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

Spellings and nicknames

• Hashem — Alternate transliteration common in Persian and Levantine use
• Hachem — French-influenced transliteration

Famous bearers

• Hashim ibn Abd Manaf — Great-grandfather of the Prophet Muhammad and eponym of the Banu Hashim clan (c. 464–497) Historical

Style

International

Why parents choose it

A name with a specific, honoured place in Islamic history and a generous traditional story behind it.