Hakim
Hakim is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Wise, learned, ruler, or physician.
Origin and history
Hakim is a masculine name of Arabic origin meaning wise, learned, or judge. It is recognized globally as one of the 99 attributes of God in Islamic tradition when preceded by the definite article. In the United States, it remains a moderately rare given name with steady, enduring usage.
Popularity in the United States
2,361 babies in the United States have been named Hakim since 1880. It ranks #2672 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1677.
States where it is most popular
- PA (30.6 %)
- NY (30.3 %)
- NJ (22.9 %)
- CA (10 %)
- OH (1.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 67 |
| 1970-1980 | 503 |
| 1980-1990 | 442 |
| 1990-2000 | 439 |
| 2000-2010 | 371 |
| 2010-2019 | 289 |
| 2020-2029 | 250 |
Famous people named Hakim
- Hakim Warrick: Basketball Player
- Hakim Ziyech: Soccer Player
- Hakim Abdul-Samad: Singer, Musician
Fun facts
- Depending on the vowel length in Arabic, the name can mean either 'wise person' (Ḥakīm) or 'ruler/judge' (Ḥākim).
- In classical Islamic history, a 'Hakim' referred to an all-around scholar who practiced both medicine and philosophy.