Hakeem vs Ilyas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hakeem

Boy #1,262 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"wise, judicious"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic West African Muslim Nigerian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,262
Total SSA Count
156
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Keem

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Ilyas

Boy #1,248 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"my God is Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew Eliyahu via Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Turkish Muslim Persian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,248
Total SSA Count
158
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Illy, Yas

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Popularity Comparison

Hakeem Rank #1,262
Ilyas Rank #1,248

Ilyas is more popular, ranked #1248 vs #1262 for Hakeem.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hakeem ___

  • Hakeem James
  • Hakeem Ali
  • Hakeem Malik
  • Hakeem Joseph
  • Hakeem Ibrahim
  • Hakeem Emmanuel

Ilyas ___

  • Ilyas Ahmed
  • Ilyas Hassan
  • Ilyas Mohammed
  • Ilyas Omar
  • Ilyas Suleiman
  • Ilyas Tariq

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hakeem

Kareem Amara Zara Idris Fatima

If you choose Ilyas

Yusuf Ibrahim Maryam Fatima Idris

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hakeem or Ilyas more popular?

Ilyas is more popular, ranked #1248 compared to Hakeem at #1262 in the United States.

What do Hakeem and Ilyas mean?

Hakeem means "wise, judicious" (Arabic origin). Ilyas means "my God is Yahweh" (Hebrew Eliyahu via Arabic origin).

Are Hakeem and Ilyas boy or girl names?

Hakeem is primarily a boy name. Ilyas is primarily a boy name.

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