Hakim vs Hashim

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hakim

Boy #2,403 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ruler, judge"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim African Swahili African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,403
Total SSA Count
58
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Hak, Keem

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Hashim

Boy #2,217 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"destroyer, one who breaks"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic Pakistani Jordanian African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,217
Total SSA Count
65
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Hash, Hashi

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Popularity Comparison

Hakim Rank #2,403
Hashim Rank #2,217

Hashim is more popular, ranked #2217 vs #2403 for Hakim.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hakim ___

  • Hakim Omar
  • Hakim Hassan
  • Hakim Ali
  • Hakim Abdul
  • Hakim Ibrahim
  • Hakim Marcus

Hashim ___

  • Hashim Ali
  • Hashim Omar
  • Hashim Ibrahim
  • Hashim Khalid
  • Hashim Tariq
  • Hashim Yusuf

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Hakim

Kareem Layla Fatima Ibrahim Nadia

If you choose Hashim

Zaid Malik Yasmin Fatima Bilal

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hakim or Hashim more popular?

Hashim is more popular, ranked #2217 compared to Hakim at #2403 in the United States.

What do Hakim and Hashim mean?

Hakim means "ruler, judge" (Arabic origin). Hashim means "destroyer, one who breaks" (Arabic origin).

Are Hakim and Hashim boy or girl names?

Hakim is primarily a boy name. Hashim is primarily a boy name.

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