Hamzah
Meaningstrong, steadfast · Arabic
Hamzah is an Arabic boy name meaning “strong, steadfast”. 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?
- Word funHamzah starts and ends with the same letter, H. A neat little bookend.
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Hamzah would score 23 points, thanks largely to the Z (worth 10). A high-scoring name!
- GenerationHamzah peaked in 1999, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Hamzah you'd meet today is about 26 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Hamzah would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 38,023 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryHamzah first shows up in US birth records in 1979, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 46 years since.
US births per million boys, 1979–2025
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About the name Hamzah
Hamzah is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “strong, steadfast”. 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 1990s, 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 Hamzah
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 Hamzah
What does the name Hamzah mean?
Hamzah means “strong, steadfast” and comes from Arabic. Names built around “strong” 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 Griffin (“strong lord”), Bryan (“possibly noble, strong”), Brian (“possibly noble, strong”) and Valentino (“strong, healthy”).
What is the origin of the name Hamzah?
Hamzah 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 Hamzah a boy or girl name?
Hamzah is a boy name. In 2025, 45 US boys were named Hamzah.
How popular is the name Hamzah?
Hamzah ranked #2,798 for US boys in 2025, given to 45 babies. Its best year was 1999, when it reached #1,692. Over the last five years it has slipped 361 places.
What names are similar to Hamzah?
If you like Hamzah, you might also like Hamza, Griffin, Bryan, Brian and Valentino. Hamza is another spelling of the same name.
What should I know before naming my baby Hamzah?
Hamzah is an Arabic boy name meaning “strong, steadfast”. 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.