Hakim vs Selim

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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Selim

Boy #2,239 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"unharmed, complete"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Turkish Arabic Muslim Balkan

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,239
Total SSA Count
64
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Sel

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Popularity Comparison

Hakim Rank #2,403
Selim Rank #2,239

Selim is more popular, ranked #2239 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

Selim ___

  • Selim Ali
  • Selim Hassan
  • Selim Mehmet
  • Selim Yusuf
  • Selim Karim
  • Selim Demir

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hakim

Kareem Layla Fatima Ibrahim Nadia

If you choose Selim

Leyla Yusuf Zeynep Musa Fatma

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hakim or Selim more popular?

Selim is more popular, ranked #2239 compared to Hakim at #2403 in the United States.

What do Hakim and Selim mean?

Hakim means "ruler, judge" (Arabic origin). Selim means "unharmed, complete" (Arabic origin).

Are Hakim and Selim boy or girl names?

Hakim is primarily a boy name. Selim is primarily a boy name.

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