Hamzah
Hamzah is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Steadfast, strong, or lion.
Origin and history
Hamzah is an Arabic masculine given name meaning steadfast, strong, or lion. Historically associated with Hamzah ibn Abdul-Muttalib, an uncle of the Prophet Muhammad, it is widely appreciated in Islamic tradition. In the United States, it has seen steady, moderate usage in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
1,544 babies in the United States have been named Hamzah since 1880. It ranks #3201 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1655.
States where it is most popular
- NY (28.3 %)
- CA (27.2 %)
- MI (14.5 %)
- TX (12.7 %)
- IL (5.6 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 7 |
| 1980-1990 | 39 |
| 1990-2000 | 257 |
| 2000-2010 | 512 |
| 2010-2019 | 457 |
| 2020-2029 | 272 |
Famous people named Hamzah
- Hamzah Haz: politician, vice president
Fun facts
- Hamzah ibn Abdul-Muttalib was known as the 'Lion of God' for his bravery in early Islamic history.
- The name shares its spelling with the Arabic diacritic mark 'hamza', though the name's root carries the meaning of strength or firmness.