Hamid

Hamid: name meaning, origin and popularity

Meaning and origin of Hamid

  • A male given name from Arabic used by Muslims.

Etymology

Borrowed from Arabic حَمِيد (ḥamīd, “praiseworthy”).

How popular is Hamid?

17U.S. babies in 2025
#2443peak rank (1983)
928babies since 1880

Since 1880, 928 boys in the U.S. have been named Hamid. Its highest rank for boys was #2443 in 1983. In 2025, 17 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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Hamid FAQ

What does the name Hamid mean?

A male given name from Arabic used by Muslims. Borrowed from Arabic حَمِيد (ḥamīd, “praiseworthy”).

What is the origin of the name Hamid?

Hamid is listed as a name of Arabic used by Muslims origin.

How popular is the name Hamid?

Since 1880, 928 boys in the U.S. have been named Hamid. Its highest rank for boys was #2443 in 1983. In 2025, 17 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Hamid a boy or girl name?

Hamid is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 928 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.