Holding steady, #9,714 for boys today.
Popularity of Hameed since 1976
Babies named Hameed per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2005, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Hameed's real moment was 1976.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 26 |
| 1980s | 21 |
| 1990s | 29 |
| 2000s | 48 |
| 2010s | 47 |
| 2020s | 13 |
Meaning & origin
The name Hameed, a direct transliteration of the Arabic Ḥamīd, carries the profound meaning of 'praiseworthy' and is one of the 99 names of God in Islam. Though it first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 1976, its usage has remained extremely rare, with a modern rank of 9714 in 2025 and a frequency of just 1 in 244011 births that year. The name's peak year of recorded usage was also 1976, its first year on record, and its trajectory has been stable with minimal fluctuation. While no U.S. states show a particular concentration of the name, Hameed is far more common in other parts of the world, particularly in Muslim-majority countries. Its appeal lies in its deep religious resonance and the positive virtue it embodies, making it a meaningful choice for families seeking a name with spiritual significance.
Hameed is a transliteration of the Arabic name Ḥamīd (حميد), derived from the root ḥ-m-d meaning 'to praise.' It is one of the many names of God in Islam, appearing in the Quran as Al-Ḥamīd, 'the All-Praiseworthy.' As a given name, it has been used across the Muslim world for centuries, reflecting a desire to embody a praiseworthy character.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Hami, Hammy, Meed
Sibling names for Hameed
Names that share Hameed's style, for a brother or sister.
