Hakimah
A feminine Arabic name meaning wise, judicious, or possessor of wisdom.
Name Census estimates that about 9 living Americans carry the first name Hakimah. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Hakimah today is around 47 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Hakimah births was 1979 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Hakimah. 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 Hakimah. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
9
~ 1 in 38,083,815 Americans
Peak year
1979
5 babies that year
Average age
47
years old
1982 SSA rank
#11,070
Tracked since 1979
Popularity
Hakimah: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Hakimah from the 1970s through to the 1980s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 5 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Hakimah 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 Hakimah during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Hakimah
The name Hakimah is derived from the Arabic word "hakeem," which means wise or judicious. It has its roots in the Islamic faith and culture, originating in the Middle Eastern region during the 7th century CE.
The name holds significance in Islamic history and can be traced back to the Quran, where it is mentioned as one of the attributes of God, "Al-Hakeem," meaning the All-Wise or the Most Judicious. This association with wisdom and sound judgment has contributed to the popularity of the name among Muslim communities.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Hakimah can be found in the works of renowned Arab scholars and historians from the medieval Islamic Golden Age. Al-Hakimah bint Abi Bakr, a 7th-century woman scholar and jurist, is considered one of the earliest notable figures to bear this name.
Throughout history, several influential women have carried the name Hakimah. Hakimah bint Muhammad ibn Abi Bakr (died 668 CE), a prominent scholar and narrator of hadith (sayings of Prophet Muhammad), is remembered for her vast knowledge and contributions to Islamic jurisprudence.
Another notable figure is Hakimah bint al-Muhassin (died 1019 CE), a renowned poet and literary figure from Andalusia, known for her eloquent and thought-provoking verses. Her works were celebrated during the Golden Age of Islamic culture in Spain.
In the 12th century, Hakimah bint Ibrahim al-Shushtari (1112-1195 CE) was a prominent female scholar and mystic from Persia. She was widely respected for her expertise in various fields, including jurisprudence, hadith, and Sufism.
Hakimah Khanum (1856-1924) was a prominent figure in the Women's Renaissance movement in Iran during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. She was a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights and education.
Lastly, Hakimah Hussain (1922-2007) was a renowned Pakistani writer, poet, and critic. Her works explored themes of feminism, social justice, and the struggles of women in a patriarchal society. She was a influential figure in the literary circles of Pakistan and received numerous awards for her contributions.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have carried the name Hakimah throughout history, each leaving a lasting impact in their respective fields and cultures, reflecting the name's association with wisdom, knowledge, and sound judgment.
People
Hakimah + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Hakimah 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
Hakimah: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Hakimah?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 9 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Hakimah 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 Hakimah a common name?
We classify Hakimah 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, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Hakimah most popular?
The single biggest year for Hakimah was 1979, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Hakimah is about 47 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 Hakimah in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Hakimah a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Hakimah in the SSA data are female. 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 Hakimah still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Hakimah 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 Hakimah 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 Americans are named Hakimah?
Want to know how many people share the name Hakimah? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.