US Popularity:2356
Origin:Arabic
Meaning:Wise
Hakeem is a boy's name, Arabic in origin and invigorated with intellectual might. Springing from the Arabic word hakim, Hakeem retains its meaning as "wise," asserting its bearer as a fountain of deep knowledge. Far more than an academic, the noun hakim represents a Muslim leader in a highly respected field, most notably a judge, ruler, or even a physician. It’s also associated with one of the 99 names of Allah, Al-Hakim. With wisdom and merit forming the very core of their name, young Hakeem will have no shortage of motivation for achieving their full potential.

Famous People Named Hakeem

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    Basketball Player

Hakeem Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Hakeem is currently #2371 on The Bump
Boy:Hakeem is currently #733 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Hakeem is currently #2356 in U.S. births
Boy:Hakeem is currently #792 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#2356
in 2022
+ 78
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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