Haamid
A masculine Arabic name meaning "praiseworthy" or "commendable".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Haamid. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Haamid today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Haamid births was 2011 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Haamid. 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 Haamid with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Haamid. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2011
6 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2011 SSA rank
#11,329
Tracked since 2011
Popularity
Haamid: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Haamid 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 Haamid during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Haamid
The name Haamid finds its origins in the Arabic language, where it is derived from the root word "hamd," which means "praise" or "to praise." It is a masculine name that has been in use in the Islamic world for centuries.
In Arabic culture, the name Haamid is often associated with praising and glorifying God. It is a name that carries a religious and spiritual connotation, reflecting the importance of devotion and faith in Islamic tradition.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Haamid can be traced back to the medieval period in the Middle East and North Africa. It was a popular name among Muslim scholars, poets, and religious figures during this time.
One of the earliest known figures to bear the name Haamid was Haamid al-Din al-Ghazali, a renowned Persian philosopher, theologian, and jurist who lived from 1058 to 1111 CE. He was widely regarded as one of the most influential thinkers in the history of Islamic philosophy and is considered a pioneer in the field of Islamic spirituality.
Another notable figure with the name Haamid was Haamid ibn al-Rabi, a prominent Arab poet who lived in the 8th century CE. He was highly respected for his poetic works and was known for his mastery of the Arabic language.
In the 12th century, Haamid al-Din al-Kirmani was a Persian philosopher and theologian who made significant contributions to the field of Islamic metaphysics. He was also known for his expertise in mathematics and astronomy.
During the Mamluk period in Egypt, Haamid al-Din al-Hilli was a prominent Shia scholar and jurist who lived from 1250 to 1325 CE. He was widely recognized for his extensive knowledge of Islamic law and his contributions to the field of jurisprudence.
In more recent history, Haamid Mir, an Indian journalist and author born in 1942, has gained recognition for his work in covering political and social issues in South Asia.
While the name Haamid has its roots in the Arabic language and Islamic culture, it has also been adopted by people of various ethnic and religious backgrounds around the world, particularly in regions influenced by the spread of Islam.
People
Haamid + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Haamid 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
Haamid: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Haamid?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Haamid 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Haamid a common name?
We classify Haamid as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Haamid most popular?
The single biggest year for Haamid was 2011, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Haamid is about 15 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 Haamid in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Haamid a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Haamid 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 Haamid still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Haamid 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 Haamid 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 are called Haamid?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.