UK boy's name
Haashim
A masculine Arabic name derived from the verb "hashama" meaning "to break or crush".
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.
Haashim is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Haashim 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 2005, with 15 births.
This profile covers 193 England and Wales registrations across 28 recorded years from 1996 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 20% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 191 living people in the UK are called Haashim. 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
- • Haashim ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2005, when 15 boys were registered as Haashim.
- • About 191 living people in the UK are estimated to have Haashim 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
2005
15 births
Estimated living
191
2026
Meaning
What does Haashim mean?
The name Haashim has its origins in the Arabic language and is derived from the word "hashim," meaning "one who breaks or crushes." The name can be traced back to the 6th century CE and is closely associated with the Islamic faith and the Prophet Muhammad's ancestry.
Haashim was the name of one of Muhammad's ancestors, Hashim ibn Abd Manaf, who was a prominent leader of the Quraysh tribe in Mecca. He was responsible for establishing the practice of providing food and water to pilgrims visiting the Kaaba, a sacred site in Islam. This act of generosity earned him the nickname "Haashim," meaning the one who breaks or crushes bread.
The name Haashim is mentioned in Islamic texts and historical records, including the Qur'an and the Sirah, which are biographies of the Prophet Muhammad. It is also associated with the Hashemite dynasty, a royal family that ruled over parts of the Middle East, including the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Haashim is found in the 7th century CE, referring to Hashim ibn Utbah, a companion of the Prophet Muhammad and a warrior who fought in several battles during the early years of Islam.
Throughout history, several notable figures have carried the name Haashim, including:
1. Hashim al-Marwani (d. 718 CE), a governor of Iraq and Khurasan during the Umayyad Caliphate. 2. Hashim ibn Hakim (d. 835 CE), a prominent Islamic scholar and theologian from Basra, Iraq. 3. Hashim al-Kurdi (1856-1935), a Kurdish writer, poet, and translator who played a significant role in the Kurdish cultural renaissance. 4. Hashim Thaçi (born 1968), a Kosovar politician and former President of Kosovo. 5. Hashim Amla (born 1983), a South African cricketer and former captain of the national team.
The name Haashim has a rich historical and cultural significance, particularly in the Arab and Islamic worlds, and has been borne by individuals from various backgrounds, including scholars, rulers, writers, and athletes.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Haashim over time
The chart below shows babies named Haashim registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 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 Haashim, the clearest high point is 2005. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 15 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Haashim by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Haashim 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 | #4131 | 16 | 4 |
| 2010s | #3075 | 64 | 10 |
| 2000s | #2053 | 89 | 10 |
| 1990s | #2102 | 24 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Haashim
- Harry 141,693
- Henry 65,177
- Harrison 45,958
- Harvey 35,648
- Harley 22,095
- Hugo 18,779
- Hayden 12,622
- Hunter 10,350
- Hudson 9,104
- Hamza 8,564
- Hassan 5,982
- Hasan 3,599
FAQ
Haashim: questions and answers
How popular is the name Haashim in the UK right now?
In 2024, Haashim was ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Haashim most popular?
The peak year on record was 2005, with 15 babies registered as Haashim in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Haashim?
A masculine Arabic name derived from the verb "hashama" meaning "to break or crush".
How many people are called Haashim in the UK?
A total of 193 babies have been registered as Haashim across the 28 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.