Hisham

Hisham - A very unique male name



  Nov 14,2026      Abigail Adams, Editorial writer   

Hisham at a glance

Hisham is ranked #3173 among boy baby names in 2024, with 10 births in 2024. It peaked in 1970 at #1830 and first appeared on the charts in 1970.

Rank in 2024
#3173
Births in 2024
10
Peak year
1970 (#1830)
First appeared
1970
Trend
#3074 in 2014 → #3173 in 2024 (Falling)
Popularity
1 in 147,652 boys
Visitor rating
4.7/5 (3 recent votes)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026

Hisham appeared on the charts for the first time in 1970 on position #1830. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Hisham and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Hisham? 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 Hisham. The baby boy name Hisham was given to 10 baby boys in 2024, ranking #3173 on the national boy baby name top chart.

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With that position 1 in 147,652 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Hisham peaked in popularity 56 years ago in 1970 on position 1830.



Famous with this name

Hisham Tawfiq
Zamarul Hisham
Hisham


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Rating: 4.7/5 (3 recent votes)


Hisham is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Hisham is currently topping the baby name charts in California at position #2,617 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #2,750.

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 Hisham is where you live.


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Hisham origin and meaning

Hisham is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables. We couldn't find any information about what this name means. To see famous people named Hisham, pop culture references for the name Hisham and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Hisham

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

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

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
20243173
20203154
20182825
20162950
20143074
20123529
20113032
20043897
20033703
20023569
20003537
19942936
19923251
19913237
19822381
19701830

Chart position per state (table view)


State Rank
California2617
Texas2750

Even more about Hisham


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 Hisham 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 Hisham?

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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#
On chart
1970
Peak year
Male


Popularity Score™

Name Hisham
Gender Male
Popularity 1 in 147,652
Letter count 6
Syllable count 2
Year first discovered 1970
2024 births +10

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