Hakeem

Boy's name

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

Meaning Wise
Origin Arabic
U.S. births in 2023 156
Peak year 1989

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Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • 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.

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