UK girl's name
Hamda
An Arabic feminine name meaning "praise" or "one who praises".
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.
Hamda is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Hamda popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3318, with 7 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2005, with 23 births.
This profile covers 292 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 30% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 290 living people in the UK are called Hamda. 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
- • Hamda ranked #3318 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 7 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2005, when 23 girls were registered as Hamda.
- • About 290 living people in the UK are estimated to have Hamda as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3318
2024
Births in 2024
7
Latest year
Peak year
2005
23 births
Estimated living
290
2026
Meaning
What does Hamda mean?
The name Hamda has its roots in the Arabic language and culture, originating in the Middle East region. It is derived from the Arabic word "hamd," which means "praise" or "gratitude." The name is often associated with praising and thanking God, reflecting the deep religious and spiritual values of the Arabic culture.
In Islamic tradition, the name Hamda has a significant connection to the concept of gratitude and appreciation towards Allah. It is believed that the name Hamda was mentioned in the Qur'an, the holy book of Islam, as a reminder for believers to express gratitude for the blessings bestowed upon them.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Hamda can be found in the 7th century, during the time of the Prophet Muhammad. Hamda bint Abi Sufyan was a prominent woman in early Islamic history, known for her intelligence and wisdom. She was the daughter of Abu Sufyan, a powerful leader in Mecca, and later embraced Islam along with her father.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have carried the name Hamda. In the 12th century, Hamda bint Ali al-Sulamiyya was a renowned scholar and poet from Seville, Spain. Her works were highly acclaimed for their literary merit and philosophical depth.
Another famous bearer of the name was Hamda bint al-Mutanabbi, who lived in the 10th century. She was the daughter of the renowned Arab poet Al-Mutanabbi and was herself a skilled poet and literary figure.
In more recent times, Hamda Al Hosn, born in the late 20th century, is a prominent Emirati businesswoman and the first female commercial pilot in the United Arab Emirates. She has been recognized for her contributions to empowering women in the region.
Hamda Amin El-Sayed Amin, born in 1932, was an Egyptian writer and academic who made significant contributions to the field of Arabic literature and literary criticism. Her works explored themes of identity, culture, and the role of women in society.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have carried the name Hamda, reflecting its deep-rooted cultural and religious significance in the Arabic-speaking world.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Hamda over time
The chart below shows babies named Hamda 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 Hamda, the clearest high point is 2005. The latest England and Wales figure is 7 births in 2024, compared with 23 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Hamda by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Hamda 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 | #4021 | 22 | 4 |
| 2010s | #3050 | 83 | 10 |
| 2000s | #1659 | 141 | 10 |
| 1990s | #1515 | 46 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Hamda
- Hannah 67,635
- Holly 52,307
- Harriet 24,781
- Hollie 17,902
- Harper 15,784
- Heidi 12,675
- Hallie 9,873
- Hope 9,414
- Hayley 5,968
- Hazel 5,954
- Hanna 5,735
- Heather 5,497
FAQ
Hamda: questions and answers
How popular is the name Hamda in the UK right now?
In 2024, Hamda was ranked #3318 for girls in England and Wales, with 7 births registered.
When was Hamda most popular?
The peak year on record was 2005, with 23 babies registered as Hamda in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Hamda?
An Arabic feminine name meaning "praise" or "one who praises".
How many people are called Hamda in the UK?
A total of 292 babies have been registered as Hamda 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.