Holding steady, #11,932 for girls today.
Popularity of Hikma since 2010
Babies named Hikma per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 55 |
| 2020s | 60 |
Meaning & origin
Hikma is a rare Arabic name that directly translates to 'wisdom,' with a phonetic simplicity that makes it accessible beyond its cultural sphere. First recorded in U.S. data in 2010, it reached its peak popularity in 2021, though even then it remained a niche choice. The name has seen a stable trajectory since the 2020s, never experiencing a sudden surge. Its rarity underscores its distinctiveness; in 2025, only about 1 in 229,610 newborns received the name. As a virtue name with clear meaning and cross-cultural appeal, Hikma offers a meaningful option for families connected to Arabic heritage or those seeking a name with a positive, intellectual connotation.
Hikma comes directly from the Arabic root h-k-m, relating to judgment and wisdom. It is the same root as the word 'hakim' (wise) and is used in Islamic contexts to refer to divine wisdom. The name has been used in Arabic-speaking countries as a virtue name, though it remains relatively uncommon as a given name.
“Hikma” around the world
Where Hikma lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Hikmah
Sibling names for Hikma
Names that share Hikma's style, for a brother or sister.
