Hatim
Meaningdecisive judge · Arabic
Hatim is an Arabic boy name meaning “decisive judge”. 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?
- GenerationHatim peaked in 1979, which makes it a Gen X name. The typical Hatim you'd meet today is about 46 years old. Now it's back in style, so there's a whole new generation of baby Hatims too.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Hatim would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 142,857 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryHatim 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.
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Hatim
Hatim is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “decisive judge”. 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
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- 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 Hatim
What does the name Hatim mean?
Hatim means “decisive judge” and comes from Arabic. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Faisal (“decisive judge”) and Hatem (“decisive judge”).
What is the origin of the name Hatim?
Hatim 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 Hatim a boy or girl name?
Hatim is a boy name. In 2025, 12 US boys were named Hatim.
How popular is the name Hatim?
Hatim ranked #6,803 for US boys in 2025, given to 12 babies. Its best year was 1979, when it reached #4,068. Over the last five years it has climbed 2,751 places.
What names are similar to Hatim?
If you like Hatim, you might also like Faisal and Hatem.
What should I know before naming my baby Hatim?
Hatim is an Arabic boy name meaning “decisive judge”. 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.