Hisham
Meaninggenerosity · Arabic
Hisham is an Arabic boy name meaning “generosity”. 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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- AnagramShuffle the letters of Hisham and you get Hashim. Same letters, different name.
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Hisham would score 14 points, thanks largely to the H (worth 4).
- GenerationHisham peaked in 2016, which makes it a Gen Alpha name. The typical Hisham you'd meet today is about 9 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Hisham would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 70,922 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryHisham first shows up in US birth records in 1970, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 55 years since.
US births per million boys, 1970–2025
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About the name Hisham
Hisham is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “generosity”. 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, 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
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- Boy name: Silas · of the forest
- Boy name: Aaron · possibly exalted
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Questions about the name Hisham
What does the name Hisham mean?
Hisham means “generosity” and comes from Arabic. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Karam (“generosity”), Ikram (“honor, generosity”) and Hesham (“generosity”).
What is the origin of the name Hisham?
Hisham 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 Hisham a boy or girl name?
Hisham is a boy name. In 2025, 24 US boys were named Hisham.
How popular is the name Hisham?
Hisham ranked #4,249 for US boys in 2025, given to 24 babies. Its best year was 2016, when it reached #2,993. Over the last five years it has slipped 752 places.
What names are similar to Hisham?
If you like Hisham, you might also like Karam, Ikram and Hesham.
What should I know before naming my baby Hisham?
Hisham is an Arabic boy name meaning “generosity”. 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.