Hakim

Hakim is a boy's name of Arabic origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 58 boys in the United States.

Hakim at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/həˈkiːm/

About the name Hakim

Hakim belongs to the Muslim & Arabic tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Hakim first appears in Social Security records in 1962. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #880 in 1976, and in 2024 58 babies received the name — 2,315 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Hakim in US records

First recorded (US)
1962
Best US rank
#880 in 1976
Peak year
1976
Babies named Hakim in 2024
58
Total since 1880
2,315

Hakim in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#948 in 1999
Babies named Hakim in 2025
22
Total since 1996
372

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Hakim mean?

The meaning of Hakim is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Arabic origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Hakim a boy or girl name?

Hakim is a boy name. In 2024, 58 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Hakim?

Hakim comes from the Muslim & Arabic tradition.

How popular is the name Hakim?

Hakim first appears in US records in 1962. Its best-ever ranking was #880 in 1976, and 58 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Hakim?

Hakim is pronounced /həˈkiːm/ (IPA).

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.