Hakeem
Meaningwise · Arabic
Hakeem is an Arabic boy name meaning “wise”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
Did you know?
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Hakeem would score 15 points, thanks largely to the K (worth 5).
- GenerationHakeem peaked in 1989, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Hakeem you'd meet today is about 36 years old. Now it's back in style, so there's a whole new generation of baby Hakeems too.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Hakeem would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 14,599 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryHakeem first shows up in US birth records in 1971, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 54 years since.
- Where it's lovedWant to meet a lot of Hakeems? Head to Ohio, where it's the #801 boy name, its best showing of any state.
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About the name Hakeem
Hakeem is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “wise”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It hit its peak in the 1980s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Arabic names
More Arabic boy names
- Boy name: Caleb · dog, faithful
- Boy name: Silas · of the forest
- Boy name: Aaron · possibly exalted
- Boy name: Amir · prince, commander
- Boy name: Xavier · new house
- Boy name: Jasper · treasurer
- Boy name: Muhammad · praised
- Boy name: Omar · flourishing, long-lived
Questions about the name Hakeem
What does the name Hakeem mean?
Hakeem means “wise” and comes from Arabic. Names built around “wise” have been loved for generations, and give a child a meaning worth sharing when someone asks about their name. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Sage (“wise”), Raymond (“wise protector”), Saige (“wise”) and Ray (“wise protector”).
What is the origin of the name Hakeem?
Hakeem is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Caleb (“dog, faithful”), Silas (“of the forest”), Aaron (“possibly exalted”) and Amir (“prince, commander”).
Is Hakeem a boy or girl name?
Hakeem is a boy name. In 2025, 117 US boys were named Hakeem.
How popular is the name Hakeem?
Hakeem ranked #1,499 for US boys in 2025, given to 117 babies. Its best year was 1989, when it reached #586. Over the last five years it has slipped 540 places.
What names are similar to Hakeem?
If you like Hakeem, you might also like Sage, Raymond, Saige and Ray.
What should I know before naming my baby Hakeem?
Hakeem is an Arabic boy name meaning “wise”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.