What is the origin of the name Hakeem?

Hakeem is a name of Arabic origin.

How popular is the name Hakeem?

In 2023, 156 babies were named Hakeem in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Yes, Hakeem is traditionally used as a boy's name.

Boy's name

Explore thousands more names in our Baby Name Genius app.

Births Last Year: 156 →

All-Time Total: 6,178

Peak Year: 1989

Hakeem is an Arabic name derived from the word "ḥakīm," meaning "wise" or "learned."

Hakeem Olajuwon - Basketball player, Houston Rockets, NBA Hall of Famer.
Hakeem Nicks - Football player, New York Giants, Super Bowl champion.
Hakeem Jeffries - Politician, U.S. Representative for New York's 8th district.
Hakeem Kae-Kazim - Actor, known for roles in "Hotel Rwanda" and "Black Sails."
Hakeem Butler - Football player, Arizona Cardinals, wide receiver.
Hakeem Seriki - Rapper known as Chamillionaire, Grammy-winning artist.
Hakeem Belo-Osagie - Nigerian businessman, former Chairman of Etisalat Nigeria.
Hakeem Abdul Olajuwon - Nigerian politician, former Minister of Agriculture.
Hakeem Lyon - Fictional character, "Empire" TV series, portrayed by Bryshere Y. Gray.

Boy names closely related to Hakeem

Dwight Darryl Bernard Terrence Tariq Tyrone Marquis Dwayne

Girl names closely related to Hakeem

Emani Malani Iyana Samya Janiah Sariyah Janae Iyanna

Names with similar meaning to Hakeem

Dara

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Get detailed insights, popularity trends, and personalized recommendations in the Baby Name Genius app.