Hakim Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Hakim is an Arabic name meaning wise or ruler. It stems from the Arabic root related to wisdom and judgment, evolving through historical use in Islamic cultures. The name reflects traits of intelligence and leadership, with no significant biblical relevance.
The name Hakim is most popular in New Jersey, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Hakim has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Hakim' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 5438th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1400th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1710th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2901st out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3337th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Hakim' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Hakim"
Pronunciation
/hɑːˈkiːm/
Origin
Arabic
Etymology
The name Hakim comes from the Arabic root 'ḥ-k-m', which relates to wisdom and judgment. It is often used to mean 'wise' or 'ruler'.
Meaning
wise, ruler
Language Evolution
Hakim, Hakeem, Hakim ibn Hizam
Historical Usage
The name Hakim has been used in various Islamic cultures and has gained popularity in the Middle East and North Africa as a respected name associated with wisdom and authority.
Variants & Derivatives
Hakeem, Hakeemah, Hakima
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Hakim is viewed positively, often associated with intelligence and leadership. It remains a popular choice in many Arabic-speaking and Islamic communities.
Famous People
Hakim Olajuwon, Hakim Bey, Hakim Ziyech
Explore More Hakim Name Visualizations
Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Hakim"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Hakim"
"Hakim" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 5438th of 7552 | 24 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1400th of 10718 | 604 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1710th of 16616 | 703 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 2901st of 24088 | 575 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 3337th of 23106 | 409 |
Regional Popularity of "Hakim" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
67.94% 1651st/2430 |
- | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
55.16% 1620th/2937 |
17.20% 599th/3483 |
- |
49.11% 1986th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
17.32% 775th/4475 |
67.60% 3511th/5194 |
34.94% 2207th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
71.85% 3292nd/4582 |
32.77% 1692nd/5164 |
- |
49.12% 3666th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
79.99% 3187th/3984 |
53.58% 2404th/4487 |
59.57% 4064th/6822 |
63.67% 3996th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Hakim" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Hakim"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Hakim" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.