Hamid
Meaningpraising, grateful · Arabic
Hamid is an Arabic boy name meaning “praising, grateful”. 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 easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
Did you know?
- AnagramShuffle the letters of Hamid and you get Mahdi. Same letters, different name.
- GenerationHamid peaked in 1983, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Hamid you'd meet today is about 42 years old. Now it's back in style, so there's a whole new generation of baby Hamids too.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Hamid would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 100,000 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryHamid first shows up in US birth records in 1966, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 59 years since.
US births per million boys, 1966–2025
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About the name Hamid
Hamid is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “praising, grateful”. 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 and is climbing again now. 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
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- Boy name: Jasper · treasurer
- Boy name: Muhammad · praised
- Boy name: Omar · flourishing, long-lived
Questions about the name Hamid
What does the name Hamid mean?
Hamid means “praising, grateful” and comes from Arabic. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Hamed (“thankful, praising”) and Somtochukwu (“join me in praising God”).
What is the origin of the name Hamid?
Hamid 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 Hamid a boy or girl name?
Hamid is a boy name. In 2025, 17 US boys were named Hamid.
How popular is the name Hamid?
Hamid ranked #5,399 for US boys in 2025, given to 17 babies. Its best year was 1983, when it reached #2,408. Over the last five years it has climbed 581 places.
What names are similar to Hamid?
If you like Hamid, you might also like Hamed and Somtochukwu.
What should I know before naming my baby Hamid?
Hamid is an Arabic boy name meaning “praising, grateful”. 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 easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, 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.