Hikmatullah
An Islamic masculine name meaning "God's wisdom" or "wisdom from God".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Hikmatullah. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Hikmatullah today is around 4 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Hikmatullah births was 2022 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Hikmatullah. 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 Hikmatullah. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2022
5 babies that year
Average age
4
years old
2022 SSA rank
#13,044
Tracked since 2022
Popularity
Hikmatullah: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Hikmatullah 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 Hikmatullah 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 Hikmatullah
The name Hikmatullah originates from the Arabic language and has its roots in the Islamic faith. It is a combination of two Arabic words, "Hikmah" meaning wisdom or knowledge, and "Allah" referring to God or the Supreme Being in Islam.
Hikmatullah is believed to have originated during the early days of Islam, around the 7th century CE. The name's meaning, "wisdom of God," reflects the Islamic belief in seeking knowledge and understanding through the guidance of Allah. It was likely given to individuals who were recognized for their wisdom, knowledge, or devotion to Islamic teachings.
In the early Islamic texts and scriptures, such as the Quran and Hadith, there are references to the concept of wisdom and its importance in the faith. However, the specific name Hikmatullah is not explicitly mentioned in these sacred texts. It is a name that emerged from the Arabic language and Islamic culture, combining the idea of wisdom with the divine source.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Hikmatullah can be found in historical records from the 10th century CE. Hikmatullah ibn al-Husayn al-Qushayri, a renowned scholar and Sufi mystic, lived during this period and authored several influential works on Islamic spirituality and theology.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Hikmatullah. One such figure was Hikmatullah Khan, a prominent military leader and governor during the Mughal Empire in India in the 16th century. He served under the reign of Emperor Akbar and played a crucial role in the expansion of the empire.
Another notable figure was Hikmatullah Bahadur, a Mughal prince and military commander who lived in the 17th century. He was the son of Emperor Shah Jahan and held influential positions during his father's reign.
In the 18th century, Hikmatullah Efendi was a renowned Ottoman scholar and calligrapher. He was known for his exceptional calligraphic works and contributions to the art of Islamic calligraphy.
In the 19th century, Hikmatullah Khan Ghori was a prominent Afghan leader and governor who played a significant role in the political affairs of Afghanistan during the tumultuous period of the Anglo-Afghan Wars.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who bore the name Hikmatullah throughout history, reflecting its strong roots in Islamic culture and the reverence for wisdom and knowledge within the faith.
People
Hikmatullah + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Hikmatullah 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
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FAQ
Hikmatullah: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Hikmatullah?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Hikmatullah 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 Hikmatullah a common name?
We classify Hikmatullah 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 Hikmatullah most popular?
The single biggest year for Hikmatullah was 2022, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Hikmatullah is about 4 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 Hikmatullah in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Hikmatullah a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Hikmatullah 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 Hikmatullah still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Hikmatullah 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 Hikmatullah 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 Hikmatullah?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.