Hemza
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "steadfast" or "stubborn".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Hemza. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Hemza today is around 22 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Hemza births was 2004 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Hemza. 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 Hemza. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2004
5 babies that year
Average age
22
years old
2004 SSA rank
#12,006
Tracked since 2004
Popularity
Hemza: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Hemza 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 Hemza during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Hemza
The name Hemza has its origins in the Arabic language and culture. It is derived from the Arabic word "hemza," which refers to a consonant sound represented by a diacritic mark in the Arabic script. This name likely emerged during the early days of Islam, as Arabic names gained prominence with the spread of the religion.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Hemza can be found in the historical accounts of the Abbasid Caliphate, which ruled a significant portion of the Middle East and North Africa from the 8th to the 13th century. During this period, Hemza was a relatively common name among Arab scholars and intellectuals.
In the realm of literature, the name Hemza appears in several works of classical Arabic poetry and prose. For instance, the renowned 9th-century poet Abu Tammam mentioned a person named Hemza in one of his famous poetry collections, highlighting the name's use during that era.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Hemza. One example is Hemza al-Isfahani, a renowned Arabic philologist and scholar who lived in the 9th century. His contributions to the study of the Arabic language and literature were highly influential during his time.
Another prominent figure was Hemza ibn al-Hamdani, a 10th-century Arab historian and geographer from Yemen. His extensive writings on the history and geography of the Arabian Peninsula are considered invaluable resources for understanding the region's past.
In the realm of religion, Hemza ibn Abdul Muttalib was a paternal uncle of the Prophet Muhammad and one of the early converts to Islam. He played a significant role in the early days of the religion and is revered by Muslims for his unwavering support of the Prophet.
Hemza al-Zahiri, a 13th-century Islamic scholar and jurist, was also a notable figure. He was known for his contributions to the Zahiri school of Islamic jurisprudence, which emphasized a literal interpretation of religious texts.
Finally, Hemza Pasha was a 16th-century Ottoman statesman and military leader who served as the Grand Vizier of the Ottoman Empire. He was instrumental in various military campaigns and administrative reforms during his tenure.
These examples illustrate the rich history and diverse individuals who have carried the name Hemza throughout different periods and regions, highlighting its deep roots in the Arabic language and culture.
People
Hemza + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Hemza 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
Hemza: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Hemza?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Hemza 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 Hemza a common name?
We classify Hemza 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 Hemza most popular?
The single biggest year for Hemza was 2004, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Hemza is about 22 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 Hemza in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Hemza a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Hemza 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 Hemza still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Hemza 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 Hemza 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 Hemza as a first name?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans are named Hemza on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.