Hamed
Meaningthankful, praising · Arabic
Hamed is an Arabic boy name meaning “thankful, praising”. 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 short and punchy, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with a longer middle name.
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- AnagramShuffle the letters of Hamed and you get Ahmed. Same letters, different name.
- GenerationHamed peaked in 1981, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Hamed you'd meet today is about 44 years old. Now it's back in style, so there's a whole new generation of baby Hameds too.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Hamed would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 188,679 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryHamed first shows up in US birth records in 1976, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 49 years since.
US births per million boys, 1976–2025
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About the name Hamed
Hamed is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “thankful, praising”. Short and strong, it's said in a single beat with a crisp finish, so it pairs easily with a longer middle name. 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
Other spellings of Hamed
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 Hamed
What does the name Hamed mean?
Hamed means “thankful, praising” and comes from Arabic. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Shakir (“thankful”), Bongani (“be thankful”), Shaker (“thankful”) and Siyabonga (“we are thankful”).
What is the origin of the name Hamed?
Hamed 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 Hamed a boy or girl name?
Hamed is a boy name. In 2025, 9 US boys were named Hamed.
How popular is the name Hamed?
Hamed ranked #8,243 for US boys in 2025, given to 9 babies. Its best year was 1981, when it reached #2,569. Over the last five years it has slipped 176 places.
What names are similar to Hamed?
If you like Hamed, you might also like Hameed, Shakir, Bongani, Shaker and Siyabonga. Hameed is another spelling of the same name.
What should I know before naming my baby Hamed?
Hamed is an Arabic boy name meaning “thankful, praising”. 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 short and punchy, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with a longer middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.