Hakeem
3 countries#1499 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Hakeem was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
6,299 births recorded 1971–2025 · currently #1499 · peaked in 1989 with 279 births
Most common in: New York, Florida, Pennsylvania, California, Georgia
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
661 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #704 · peaked in 2021 with 49 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
661 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 2021 with 49 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
127 births recorded 1995–2022 · currently #1624 · peaked in 2018 with 22 births
Most common in: Paris, Seine-et-Marne
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Hakeem’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1840 | — |
| 2007 | #1928 | ↓88 |
| 2008 | #1916 | ↑12 |
| 2009 | #1925 | ↓9 |
| 2010 | #1881 | ↑44 |
| 2011 | #1968 | ↓87 |
| 2012 | #1882 | ↑86 |
| 2013 | #1670 | ↑212 |
| 2014 | #1979 | ↓309 |
| 2015 | #1162 | ↑817 |
| 2016 | #909 | ↑253 |
| 2017 | #1020 | ↓111 |
| 2018 | #1059 | ↓39 |
| 2019 | #1066 | ↓7 |
| 2020 | #959 | ↑107 |
| 2021 | #1156 | ↓197 |
| 2022 | #1121 | ↑35 |
| 2023 | #1163 | ↓42 |
| 2024 | #1262 | ↓99 |
| 2025 | #1499 | ↓237 |
Frequently asked questions about Hakeem
Is Hakeem a popular name?
Yes — Hakeem currently ranks #1499 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Hakeem more common for boys or girls?
Hakeem is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Hakeem most popular?
Hakeem peaked in 1989 in United States, with 279 recorded births that year.
Is Hakeem rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Hakeem’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #3370 in 1971 to #1499 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Hakeem?
At least 7,087 babies have been recorded with the name Hakeem across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Hakeem popular in more than one country?
Yes — Hakeem appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, England & Wales, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Hakeem?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Hakeem include Clarence, Decker, Kyzer, Lazaro.
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