Will my child share the name Hakim with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 22 UK babies named Hakim per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Hakim in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Hakim becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Hakim is rising: up 800 places since 2020, to #1,276 in 2025. Its best recorded position was #948 in 1999.

Is Hakim a good choice for a distinctive name?

Hakim is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Who are some famous people named Hakim?

Notable people named Hakim include: Hakim Sahabo, Firhad Hakim and Hakim (singer).

Is Hakim a popular baby name in the United States?

Hakim does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Hakim is a distinctive choice, ranked #1276 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Hakim in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Hakim

Hakim is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 1095 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #948 in 1999 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Hakim is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Hakim in their class.

⭐ Famous People Named Hakim

Hakim Sahabo — Hakim Sahabo is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Super League Greece club AEK Athens.
Firhad Hakim — Firhad Hakim is an Indian politician serving since 2018 as the 38th mayor of Kolkata.
Albert Hakim — Albert A.

Biographical summaries are shortened from Wikipedia and are used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; those summaries remain available under that same licence.