Haikeem
An Arabic name meaning "wise" or "sage".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Haikeem. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Haikeem today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Haikeem births was 2019 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Haikeem. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Haikeem. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2019
5 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2019 SSA rank
#12,817
Tracked since 2019
Popularity
Haikeem: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Haikeem 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 Haikeem 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 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Haikeem
The name Haikeem is believed to have originated from the Arabic language, with roots that can be traced back to the Middle East and North Africa regions during the medieval period. The name is derived from the Arabic word "hakim," which means "wise" or "learned." It is thought to have been a title bestowed upon scholars and intellectuals in the Islamic world during that time.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Haikeem can be found in historical texts from the 12th century, where it was used to refer to a renowned Islamic philosopher and polymath from Andalusia, known as Ibn Rushd or Averroes (1126-1198). His works on philosophy, theology, and jurisprudence had a significant impact on Western thought during the Renaissance period.
Another notable figure bearing the name Haikeem was Haikeem al-Samarqandi (fl. 13th century), a Persian astronomer and mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of astronomy. His work on the motion of celestial bodies and the calculation of planetary positions was highly regarded in the Islamic world.
In the 14th century, a Sufi mystic and poet from present-day Iran, Haikeem Sanai (d. 1131), gained fame for his spiritual verses and teachings. His poetic masterpiece, "The Walled Garden of Truth," is considered a seminal work in Persian literature and has influenced generations of writers and scholars.
During the 16th century, Haikeem Ibn al-Haj (1505-1567), a Moroccan scholar and traveler, wrote extensively about his journeys across the Islamic world. His travelogues provided valuable insights into the cultural and social landscapes of the regions he visited, and his works are considered important historical sources.
Another prominent figure with the name Haikeem was Haikeem Fakhruddin (1572-1634), an Indian scholar and philosopher who made significant contributions to the field of Islamic jurisprudence and theology. He was highly respected for his vast knowledge and served as a judge and religious advisor to the Mughal Emperor Jahangir.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Haikeem, a name that has been associated with wisdom, learning, and intellectual pursuits across various cultures and time periods within the Islamic world.
People
Haikeem + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Haikeem 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
Haikeem: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Haikeem?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Haikeem 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Haikeem a common name?
We classify Haikeem as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Haikeem most popular?
The single biggest year for Haikeem was 2019, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Haikeem is about 7 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 Haikeem in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Haikeem a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Haikeem 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 Haikeem still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Haikeem 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 Haikeem 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 named Haikeem?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.