Himmat - A very unique male name
Himmat at a glance
Himmat is ranked #2387 among boy baby names in 2025, with 21 births in 2025. It peaked in 2025 at #2387 and first appeared on the charts in 2018.
- Rank in 2025
- #2387
- Births in 2025
- 21
- Peak year
- 2025 (#2387)
- First appeared
- 2018
- Popularity
- 1 in 69,823 boys
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026
With that position 1 in 69,823 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Himmat peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 2387.
Famous with this name
Himmat Jikadara
Himmat Deol
Himmat Sandhu
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Himmat is currently topping the charts in...
Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Himmat is currently topping the baby name charts in Washington at position #1,059 - and is the least popular in California at position #1,216.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 Himmat is where you live.
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Himmat origin and meaning
Punjabi / Hindi
From himmat, 'courage, resolve, determination' — a word used across Punjabi, Hindi and Urdu, from Arabic himma, 'resolve, ambition'
Himmat is a Sikh and North Indian virtue word used as a boys' name, expressing courage. Its US use is very small and diaspora-based.
Attested etymology
Himmat is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.
To see famous people named Himmat, pop culture references for the name Himmat and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.Similar to Himmat
We've found the following names that sound similar to Himmat, sorted by popularity.
Hanad / Hamid / Hammad / Hamed / Handy / Hamad / Hammond / Hunt / Hameed / Hamdi /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 | 2387 |
| 2024 | 2705 |
| 2023 | 2940 |
| 2022 | 3163 |
| 2018 | 3312 |
Chart position per state (table view)
| State | Rank |
|---|---|
| Washington | 1059 |
| California | 1216 |
Even more about Himmat
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 Himmat 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 Himmat?
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
HIM-ut · /ˈhɪmət/
Around the world
- Himmat (Punjabi) — The same word-name in Punjabi
- Himmat (Hindi) — The same word, 'courage', in Hindi
Famous bearers
None yet — the name first appears in the data in 2018, and its oldest bearers are still young.
Style
InternationalVirtue
Why parents choose it
A courage name in the plainest sense — himmat simply means bravery and resolve.
Worth knowing
- Outside South Asian communities it will be unfamiliar and often mispronounced
