Will my child share the name Hishaam with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 5 UK babies named Hishaam per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Hishaam in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Hishaam becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Hishaam is currently rising in popularity in the UK, up 1288 places over the last five years to #3524 in 2023. If this trend continues, it will become more common in classrooms over the next decade.

Is Hishaam a good choice for a distinctive name?

Hishaam 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.

Is Hishaam a popular baby name in the United States?

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

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👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #3524

Hishaam

Hishaam is a distinctive choice, ranked #3524 in 2023. Your child is likely to be the only Hishaam in their class.

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UK Rank 2023

#3524

About the Name Hishaam

Hishaam is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 1288 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #1077 in 2004 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Hishaam is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.