Hameed
Meaningpraiseworthy · Arabic
Hameed is an Arabic boy name meaning “praiseworthy”. 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, Hameed would score 12 points, thanks largely to the H (worth 4).
- GenerationHameed peaked in 1976, which makes it a Gen X name. The typical Hameed you'd meet today is about 49 years old. Now it's back in style, so there's a whole new generation of baby Hameeds too.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Hameed would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 243,902 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryHameed 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
Similar names
Save adds it to your list. Vote moves it up the top voted names.
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Hameed
Hameed is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “praiseworthy”. 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 1970s, 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 Hameed
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 Hameed
What does the name Hameed mean?
Hameed means “praiseworthy” and comes from Arabic. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Muhammed (“praiseworthy”), Amadou (“most praiseworthy”), Abdulhamid (“servant of the Praiseworthy”) and Aeneas (“praiseworthy”).
What is the origin of the name Hameed?
Hameed 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 Hameed a boy or girl name?
Hameed is a boy name. In 2025, 7 US boys were named Hameed.
How popular is the name Hameed?
Hameed ranked #9,714 for US boys in 2025, given to 7 babies. Its best year was 1976, when it reached #3,724.
What names are similar to Hameed?
If you like Hameed, you might also like Hamed, Muhammed, Amadou, Abdulhamid and Aeneas. Hamed is another spelling of the same name.
What should I know before naming my baby Hameed?
Hameed is an Arabic boy name meaning “praiseworthy”. 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.