Haashim
A masculine Arabic name derived from the verb "hashama" meaning "to break or crush".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Haashim. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Haashim today is around 55 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Haashim births was 1975 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Haashim. 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 Haashim with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Haashim. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
1975
7 babies that year
Average age
55
years old
1975 SSA rank
#4,500
Tracked since 1975
Popularity
Haashim: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Haashim 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 Haashim during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Haashim
The name Haashim has its origins in the Arabic language and is derived from the word "hashim," meaning "one who breaks or crushes." The name can be traced back to the 6th century CE and is closely associated with the Islamic faith and the Prophet Muhammad's ancestry.
Haashim was the name of one of Muhammad's ancestors, Hashim ibn Abd Manaf, who was a prominent leader of the Quraysh tribe in Mecca. He was responsible for establishing the practice of providing food and water to pilgrims visiting the Kaaba, a sacred site in Islam. This act of generosity earned him the nickname "Haashim," meaning the one who breaks or crushes bread.
The name Haashim is mentioned in Islamic texts and historical records, including the Qur'an and the Sirah, which are biographies of the Prophet Muhammad. It is also associated with the Hashemite dynasty, a royal family that ruled over parts of the Middle East, including the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Haashim is found in the 7th century CE, referring to Hashim ibn Utbah, a companion of the Prophet Muhammad and a warrior who fought in several battles during the early years of Islam.
Throughout history, several notable figures have carried the name Haashim, including:
1. Hashim al-Marwani (d. 718 CE), a governor of Iraq and Khurasan during the Umayyad Caliphate.
2. Hashim ibn Hakim (d. 835 CE), a prominent Islamic scholar and theologian from Basra, Iraq.
3. Hashim al-Kurdi (1856-1935), a Kurdish writer, poet, and translator who played a significant role in the Kurdish cultural renaissance.
4. Hashim Thaçi (born 1968), a Kosovar politician and former President of Kosovo.
5. Hashim Amla (born 1983), a South African cricketer and former captain of the national team.
The name Haashim has a rich historical and cultural significance, particularly in the Arab and Islamic worlds, and has been borne by individuals from various backgrounds, including scholars, rulers, writers, and athletes.
People
Haashim + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Haashim 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
Haashim: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Haashim?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Haashim 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 Haashim a common name?
We classify Haashim 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, 7 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Haashim most popular?
The single biggest year for Haashim was 1975, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Haashim is about 55 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 Haashim in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Haashim a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Haashim 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 Haashim still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Haashim 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 Haashim 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 the name Haashim?
See how many people have the name Haashim on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.