Hakimi
A Persian masculine name derived from the Arabic word "hakim" meaning "wise" or "learned".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Hakimi. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Hakimi today is around 3 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Hakimi births was 2023 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Hakimi. 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 Hakimi. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2023
5 babies that year
Average age
3
years old
2023 SSA rank
#12,881
Tracked since 2023
Popularity
Hakimi: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Hakimi 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 Hakimi during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Hakimi
The name Hakimi has its roots in the Arabic language and is associated with Islamic culture. It originated in the Middle East and is derived from the Arabic word "hakim," which means "wise" or "learned." The name can be traced back to the 7th century AD, during the early years of Islam and the spread of the Arabic language across the region.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Hakimi can be found in the biographical works of Islamic scholars and historians from the 8th and 9th centuries AD. These works often mention individuals with the name or its variations, such as Al-Hakimi or Ibn Al-Hakimi, indicating their association with knowledge, wisdom, or the pursuit of learning.
The name Hakimi gained further prominence during the golden age of Islamic civilization, which spanned from the 8th to the 13th century AD. During this period, numerous scholars, philosophers, and intellectuals bearing the name contributed significantly to various fields, including science, mathematics, philosophy, and literature.
One notable historical figure with the name Hakimi was Abu'l-Qasim Al-Hakimi, a renowned Arab mathematician and astronomer from the 10th century AD. He made significant contributions to the development of trigonometry and worked on improving the accuracy of astronomical calculations.
Another influential figure was Ibn Al-Hakimi, a 12th-century Arab philosopher and theologian from Andalusia (modern-day Spain). He was known for his works on Islamic jurisprudence and his commentary on the philosophical treatises of Aristotle.
In later centuries, the name Hakimi continued to appear in various historical records and contexts. For example, Qutb al-Din al-Hakimi was a 15th-century Persian poet and literary scholar who was renowned for his mastery of the Arabic language and his contributions to poetry and literature.
Fast-forwarding to the 19th century, Mirza Hakimi was a prominent Iranian diplomat and statesman who played a significant role in the modernization efforts of the Qajar dynasty in Persia (modern-day Iran).
Another notable figure bearing the name Hakimi was Mohammad Iqbal Hakimi, a 20th-century Afghan politician and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs for Afghanistan in the 1960s and played a crucial role in the country's international relations during that period.
While these are just a few examples, the name Hakimi has been carried by numerous individuals throughout history, often associated with intellectualism, wisdom, and a pursuit of knowledge – reflecting the name's Arabic origins and cultural significance within the Islamic world.
People
Hakimi + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Hakimi as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with H
Other first names starting with H with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Hakimi: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Hakimi?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Hakimi 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 Hakimi a common name?
We classify Hakimi 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 Hakimi most popular?
The single biggest year for Hakimi was 2023, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Hakimi is about 3 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 Hakimi in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Hakimi a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Hakimi 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 Hakimi still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Hakimi 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 Hakimi 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 Hakimi?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the name Hakimi on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.