Hakim

Hakim: name meaning, origin and popularity

Pronunciation (IPA): /həˈkiːm/ · /hɑːˈkiːm/

Meaning and origin of Hakim

  • A male given name from Arabic.

Etymology

Borrowed from Arabic حَكِيم (ḥakīm, “wise”). This surname is mostly found in Indonesia.

How popular is Hakim?

46U.S. babies in 2025
#880peak rank (1976)
2,361babies since 1880

Since 1880, 2,361 boys in the U.S. have been named Hakim. Its highest rank for boys was #880 in 1976. In 2025, 46 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Hakim FAQ

What does the name Hakim mean?

A male given name from Arabic. Borrowed from Arabic حَكِيم (ḥakīm, “wise”). This surname is mostly found in Indonesia.

What is the origin of the name Hakim?

Hakim is listed as a name of Arabic origin.

How popular is the name Hakim?

Since 1880, 2,361 boys in the U.S. have been named Hakim. Its highest rank for boys was #880 in 1976. In 2025, 46 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Hakim a boy or girl name?

Hakim is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 2,361 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.