The nameHakim
Hakim is an Arabic name of wisdom.
- Boy's name
- Arabic
Meaning
Hakim means "wise" in Arabic, and is also a word for a doctor.
Origin
Arabic.
History
In the United States Hakim reached 880th place in 1976. In England and Wales its best rank since 1996 is 948th, in 1999.
Famous people named Hakim
- Hakim Ziyech, footballer
Popularity of the name Hakim
Hakim in the United States
Hakim was most popular in the United States in the 1970s, with 503 births over the decade, 22% of all recorded babies named Hakim. Its rise began around 1962, and it peaked in 1976. Half of all babies named Hakim in the United States were born before 1992. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 41 births a year on average, against 29 in the five years before.
Hakim in France
Hakim was most popular in France in the 1980s, with 2,875 births over the decade, 28% of all recorded babies named Hakim. Its rise began around 1963, and it peaked in 1982. Half of all babies named Hakim in France were born before 1987, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 75 births a year on average, against 92 in the five years before.
Sibling names for Hakim
Names from the same generation as Hakim, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hakim mean?
Hakim means "wise" in Arabic, and is also a word for a doctor.
What is the origin of the name Hakim?
Arabic.
Is Hakim a girl's or a boy's name?
Hakim is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Hakim?
In 2024, Hakim was the 2404th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 58 births.
What are good sibling names for Hakim?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Malika, Sakina, Elvira and Sana for a sister, Nabil, Adel, Kamil and Adil for a brother.
Who are famous people named Hakim?
Hakim Ziyech, footballer.