Rising since 2000, #4,707 for boys today.
Popularity of Hashir since 1998
Babies named Hashir per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 74 |
| 2010s | 235 |
| 2020s | 146 |
Meaning & origin
Hashir is a masculine Arabic name that has been in use in the United States since 1998, when it first appeared in Social Security records. Though still uncommon, the name has been steadily rising in popularity since 2000, reaching a peak rank of 4,707 in 2025, the latest year available. At that time, approximately 1 in 81,337 newborn boys received the name, a rare usage that preserves a sense of distinctiveness. Hashir's highest concentration of usage has been in Texas, reflecting a community where Arabic names are well represented. The name's root meanings of alertness and intelligence give it a positive, aspirational quality that resonates with parents seeking a meaningful name with cultural depth.
Hashir derives from the Arabic root h-sh-r, conveying the idea of gathering or rousing. In classical Arabic, hashir describes someone who is awake, careful, or discerning. The name has been used in Muslim communities across the Arab world and South Asia, and has gained modest recognition in the United States since the late 1990s.
Where Hashir is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Hashir” around the world
Where Hashir lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Hash, Hashi
Sibling names for Hashir
Names that share Hashir's style, for a brother or sister.
