Hashim
Meaningcrusher of bread · Arabic
Hashim is an Arabic boy name meaning “crusher of bread”. 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.
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- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Hashim would score 14 points, thanks largely to the H (worth 4).
- GenerationHashim peaked in 1977, which makes it a Gen X name. The typical Hashim you'd meet today is about 48 years old. Now it's back in style, so there's a whole new generation of baby Hashims too.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Hashim would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 22,472 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryHashim 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.
US births per million boys, 1971–2025
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About the name Hashim
Hashim is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “crusher of bread”. 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 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: Muhammad · praised
- Boy name: Omar · flourishing, long-lived
Questions about the name Hashim
What does the name Hashim mean?
Hashim means “crusher of bread” and comes from Arabic. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Hashem (“crusher of bread”).
What is the origin of the name Hashim?
Hashim 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 Hashim a boy or girl name?
Hashim is a boy name. In 2025, 76 US boys were named Hashim.
How popular is the name Hashim?
Hashim ranked #1,992 for US boys in 2025, given to 76 babies. Its best year was 1977, when it reached #1,268. Over the last five years it has climbed 54 places.
What names are similar to Hashim?
If you like Hashim, you might also like Hashem.
What should I know before naming my baby Hashim?
Hashim is an Arabic boy name meaning “crusher of bread”. 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.