Hazem
Meaningresolute, firm · Arabic
Hazem is an Arabic boy name meaning “resolute, firm”. 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.
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- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Hazem would score 19 points, thanks largely to the Z (worth 10).
- GenerationHazem peaked in 2019, which makes it a Gen Alpha name. The typical Hazem you'd meet today is about 6 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Hazem would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 188,679 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryHazem first shows up in US birth records in 1978, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 47 years since.
US births per million boys, 1978–2025
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About the name Hazem
Hazem is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “resolute, firm”. 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 2010s 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
- Boy name: Xavier · new house
- Boy name: Jasper · treasurer
- Boy name: Muhammad · praised
- Boy name: Omar · flourishing, long-lived
Questions about the name Hazem
What does the name Hazem mean?
Hazem means “resolute, firm” and comes from Arabic. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Liam (“resolute protector”), William (“resolute protector”), Billie (“resolute protector”) and Ernesto (“serious, resolute”).
What is the origin of the name Hazem?
Hazem 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 Hazem a boy or girl name?
Hazem is a boy name. In 2025, 9 US boys were named Hazem.
How popular is the name Hazem?
Hazem ranked #8,243 for US boys in 2025, given to 9 babies. Its best year was 2019, when it reached #5,555. Over the last five years it has climbed 1,311 places.
What names are similar to Hazem?
If you like Hazem, you might also like Liam, William, Billie and Ernesto.
What should I know before naming my baby Hazem?
Hazem is an Arabic boy name meaning “resolute, firm”. 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.