Declining since 2000, #8,243 for boys today.
Popularity of Hamed since 1976
Babies named Hamed per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1992, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Hamed's real moment was 1981.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 30 |
| 1980s | 118 |
| 1990s | 128 |
| 2000s | 120 |
| 2010s | 111 |
| 2020s | 65 |
Meaning & origin
Hamed is a name with deep roots in Arabic tradition, carrying the meaning 'praiseworthy' from the same root as Muhammad. First recorded in U.S. data in 1976, it reached its peak popularity in 1981 and has since seen a gradual decline. In 2025, the name ranked 8,243 with approximately 1 in 189,786 newborn boys receiving it, reflecting a fall from earlier levels. Despite its modest usage, Hamed maintains a consistent presence among families honoring Arabic heritage.
Hamed is a direct Arabic name derived from the root ḥ-m-d (to praise), sharing its meaning with the more familiar Muhammad. It has been used across the Arabic-speaking world for centuries, often as a short form of longer names like Hamid or Muhammad. Its use in the United States has been modest, primarily among families of Middle Eastern or North African heritage.
“Hamed” around the world
Where Hamed lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
20
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Hami, Medo
Sibling names for Hamed
Names that share Hamed's style, for a brother or sister.
