Hakim vs Zaki

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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Zaki

Boy #2,441 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pure, virtuous, righteous"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim North African West African South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,441
Total SSA Count
56
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zak, Zaki

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Popularity Comparison

Hakim Rank #2,403
Zaki Rank #2,441

Hakim is more popular, ranked #2403 vs #2441 for Zaki.

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

Zaki ___

  • Zaki Hassan
  • Zaki Omar
  • Zaki Ibrahim
  • Zaki Tariq
  • Zaki Khalil
  • Zaki Yusuf

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hakim

Kareem Layla Fatima Ibrahim Nadia

If you choose Zaki

Zara Layla Omar Yusuf Amira

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hakim or Zaki more popular?

Hakim is more popular, ranked #2403 compared to Zaki at #2441 in the United States.

What do Hakim and Zaki mean?

Hakim means "ruler, judge" (Arabic origin). Zaki means "pure, virtuous, righteous" (Arabic origin).

Are Hakim and Zaki boy or girl names?

Hakim is primarily a boy name. Zaki is primarily a boy name.

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