UK boy's name
Abdulhakeem
Servant of the Most Wise, Arabic name signifying devotion to Allah.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Abdulhakeem is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Abdulhakeem popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5119, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2022, with 4 births.
This profile covers 28 England and Wales registrations across 9 recorded years from 2001 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 28 living people in the UK are called Abdulhakeem. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Abdulhakeem ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2022, when 4 boys were registered as Abdulhakeem.
- • About 28 living people in the UK are estimated to have Abdulhakeem as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5119
2024
Births in 2024
3
Latest year
Peak year
2022
4 births
Estimated living
28
2026
Meaning
What does Abdulhakeem mean?
The name Abdulhakeem has its origins in the Arabic language. It is a combination of two words, 'Abdul' meaning 'servant' and 'Hakeem' meaning 'wise' or 'judicious'. The name can be translated to mean 'servant of the Wise One', referring to God or Allah in Islamic tradition.
The name is deeply rooted in Islamic culture and can be traced back to the 7th century AD during the time of the Prophet Muhammad. It is believed that the name was first used by early Muslims who wanted to express their devotion to God and their desire to lead a life guided by wisdom and righteousness.
In the Quran, the holy book of Islam, the term 'Hakeem' is used to describe God as the Wise and the Judicious. This association with divine wisdom has made the name Abdulhakeem highly revered among Muslims throughout history.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Abdulhakeem can be found in the works of medieval Islamic scholars and historians. For example, Abdulhakeem al-Nisaburi was a renowned Persian scholar and hadith collector who lived in the 10th century AD (941-1012).
Over the centuries, several notable figures have borne the name Abdulhakeem. One such individual was Abdulhakeem Arvassi (1630-1686), a prominent Ottoman calligrapher and poet who was renowned for his mastery of the naskh and thuluth calligraphic styles.
Another prominent bearer of the name was Abdulhakeem Arvasi (1865-1943), a Turkish scholar and politician who served as the Minister of Education and the Minister of Interior Affairs during the Ottoman Empire.
In more recent history, Abdulhakeem Murad (1919-2005) was an Egyptian writer and novelist known for his works that explored social and political issues in Egypt.
Abdulhakeem Amin (1924-2022) was a renowned Egyptian actor and comedian who had a career spanning over seven decades and was widely regarded as a pioneer of Egyptian cinema.
It is worth noting that while the name Abdulhakeem is predominantly used in the Arab world and among Muslims, it has also been adopted by other cultures and communities around the world, reflecting the rich diversity of human civilization and the exchange of ideas and beliefs across borders.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Abdulhakeem over time
The chart below shows babies named Abdulhakeem registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2001 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Abdulhakeem, the clearest high point is 2022. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Abdulhakeem by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Abdulhakeem was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4704 | 10 | 3 |
| 2010s | #4686 | 9 | 3 |
| 2000s | #3904 | 9 | 3 |
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FAQ
Abdulhakeem: questions and answers
How popular is the name Abdulhakeem in the UK right now?
In 2024, Abdulhakeem was ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Abdulhakeem most popular?
The peak year on record was 2022, with 4 babies registered as Abdulhakeem in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Abdulhakeem?
Servant of the Most Wise, Arabic name signifying devotion to Allah.
How many people are called Abdulhakeem in the UK?
A total of 28 babies have been registered as Abdulhakeem across the 9 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.