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Origin & history of Hakim1
Arabic roots
Hakim comes from the Arabic Hakim meaning wise, judge, or ruler — one of the ninety-nine names of God in Islamic tradition (Al-Hakim, the Wise). The name has been a beloved masculine choice across the Arab world for centuries, evoking wisdom, justice, and authority. As an American given name, Hakim has been used since the late twentieth century, peaking in 1976 alongside the broader American interest in Arabic-rooted boys names, often within African American Muslim families.
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Root name
The root form of Hakim is
Hakim — meaning Wise, judge, ruler.
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Modern usage
Hakim remains a beloved choice. Timeless appeal across cultures and generations.
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How popular is Hakim?
1976
peak year
Today, Hakim is a less common but recognizable name in U.S. records (ranked #3,418) with about 35 babies named Hakim each year. But it wasn't always this way. At its height in 1976, Hakim reached #880 nationally — 90 babies received it that single year. Its strongest stretch was the 1970s. Hakim's usage has been rising again in recent years. In all, around 2,315 babies have been registered as Hakim since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations
1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
90
Babies named in peak year
(ranked #880)
(ranked #880)
35
Avg. per year
(last decade)
(last decade)
350
Total registrations
last 10 years
last 10 years
2,315
All-time total
(since 1880)
(since 1880)
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Numerology of Hakim6
Life path number
The Nurturer
Nurturing, love and responsibility.
❤️Nurturing
🏡Home-centred
⚖️Just
🌸Generous
H8
A1
K2
I9
M4
Sum: 24 → Life path 6
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Personality of Hakim❤️
Nurturing heart
They notice when someone is struggling before anyone else.
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Creates warmth
Their circle is warmer for their presence.
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Strong morals
They know what's right and stand by it.
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Quietly selfless
They give and give, often without realising how much.
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