Haakim
Masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "ruler", "judge", or "wise".
Name Census estimates that about 9 living Americans carry the first name Haakim. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Haakim today is around 36 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Haakim births was 1989 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Haakim. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Haakim with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Haakim. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
9
~ 1 in 38,083,815 Americans
Peak year
1989
9 babies that year
Average age
36
years old
1989 SSA rank
#5,324
Tracked since 1989
Popularity
Haakim: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Haakim by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Haakim during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 9 | 0 | 9 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Haakim
The name Haakim originates from the Arabic language and culture, with its roots tracing back to the 7th century CE. It is derived from the Arabic word "hakam," which means "judge" or "ruler." This name carries a strong connotation of wisdom, authority, and leadership.
In the early days of Islam, the title "Haakim" was bestowed upon individuals who held positions of authority, such as judges or governors, within the Islamic caliphates. It was a title of respect and recognition for their ability to make just and fair decisions.
One of the earliest and most notable historical references to the name Haakim can be found in the Quran, the sacred text of Islam. The Quran mentions the word "hakam" multiple times, emphasizing the importance of seeking wise and impartial judgment in various matters of life.
The earliest recorded example of the name Haakim dates back to the 8th century CE, when Haakim ibn Hizam (c. 688-765) was a prominent Islamic scholar and jurist from Medina. He was known for his vast knowledge of Islamic jurisprudence and his contributions to the development of Sunni Islamic law.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Haakim. One such figure was Haakim al-Tirmidhi (c. 824-892), a renowned Islamic scholar and compiler of one of the six major hadith collections, known as the Jami' at-Tirmidhi.
Another prominent individual was Haakim al-Nishaburi (c. 933-1012), a renowned Islamic scholar and hadith critic from Nishapur, Persia (present-day Iran). He is best known for his extensive work, "Al-Mustadrak 'ala al-Sahihain," which is considered one of the most important hadith compilations in Sunni Islam.
In the realm of Islamic rulers, Haakim bi-Amr Allah (c. 985-1021) was the sixth Fatimid caliph, who ruled over parts of North Africa and Egypt. He is remembered for his patronage of arts and architecture, and for the construction of the iconic Al-Hakim Mosque in Cairo.
Lastly, Haakim Sanai (c. 1080-1131) was a renowned Persian poet and mystic from Ghazni (present-day Afghanistan). His famous work, "Hadiqat al-Haqiqat" (The Walled Garden of Truth), is considered a masterpiece of Persian Sufi literature and has inspired generations of poets and scholars.
These are just a few examples of the many notable figures throughout history who have borne the name Haakim, reflecting its rich cultural significance and association with wisdom, authority, and leadership.
People
Haakim + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Haakim as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with H
Other first names starting with H with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Haakim: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Haakim?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 9 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Haakim going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 38,083,815 US residents.
Is Haakim a common name?
We classify Haakim as "Very Rare". It ranks above 25.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 9 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Haakim most popular?
The single biggest year for Haakim was 1989, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Haakim is about 36 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Haakim in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Haakim a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Haakim in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Haakim still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Haakim in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Haakim can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Haakim as a first name?
If you just want to know how many people share the name Haakim, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.