UK boy's name
Abdulhameed
The praised one, servant of the Praiseworthy.
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.
Abdulhameed is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Abdulhameed popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4270, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2009, with 5 births.
This profile covers 16 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 2009 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 80% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 16 living people in the UK are called Abdulhameed. 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
- • Abdulhameed ranked #4270 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2009, when 5 boys were registered as Abdulhameed.
- • About 16 living people in the UK are estimated to have Abdulhameed as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4270
2024
Births in 2024
4
Latest year
Peak year
2009
5 births
Estimated living
16
2026
Meaning
What does Abdulhameed mean?
The name Abdulhameed originates from the Arabic language and culture. It is a combination of two words, 'Abdul' meaning 'servant' and 'Hameed' meaning 'praiseworthy' or 'commendable'. The name can be traced back to the 7th century AD, during the rise of Islam in the Arabian Peninsula.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Abdulhameed can be found in the writings of Islamic scholars and historians from the 8th and 9th centuries. It is believed that some of the early bearers of this name were companions or followers of the Prophet Muhammad.
In Islamic tradition, the name Abdulhameed is often associated with virtues such as humility, piety, and devotion to God. It is considered a prestigious name, as it implies that the bearer is a servant of God and someone who is praiseworthy in their actions and character.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Abdulhameed. One of the earliest recorded figures was Abdulhameed ibn Yahya al-Katib (776-831 AD), a renowned Arabic calligrapher and poet from present-day Iraq.
Another prominent bearer of the name was Abdulhameed al-Sufi (903-986 AD), a Persian astronomer and writer who made significant contributions to the fields of astronomy and astrology during the Islamic Golden Age.
In the modern era, Abdulhameed Abusulayman (1936-2021) was a renowned Saudi Arabian educator, philosopher, and author who served as the president of the International Islamic University in Malaysia.
Abdulhameed Shoman (1890-1974) was a Jordanian businessman and philanthropist who established the Shoman Foundation, which supports educational and cultural initiatives in Jordan and the broader region.
Abdulhameed Ismail Salih (1938-2022) was a Sudanese novelist and short story writer, often regarded as one of the most influential voices in modern Arabic literature.
It is important to note that while the name Abdulhameed has its roots in the Arabic language and Islamic tradition, it has been adopted and used by people of various cultural and religious backgrounds, particularly in regions with significant Arabic or Islamic influence.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Abdulhameed over time
The chart below shows babies named Abdulhameed registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2009 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 Abdulhameed, the clearest high point is 2009. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2024, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Abdulhameed by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Abdulhameed 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 | #4189 | 8 | 2 |
| 2010s | #4805 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #3227 | 5 | 1 |
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FAQ
Abdulhameed: questions and answers
How popular is the name Abdulhameed in the UK right now?
In 2024, Abdulhameed was ranked #4270 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Abdulhameed most popular?
The peak year on record was 2009, with 5 babies registered as Abdulhameed in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Abdulhameed?
The praised one, servant of the Praiseworthy.
How many people are called Abdulhameed in the UK?
A total of 16 babies have been registered as Abdulhameed across the 4 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.