UK boy's name
Hamdaan
An Arabic masculine name meaning "thankful" or "praiser of God".
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.
Hamdaan is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Hamdaan popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2443, with 9 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2019, with 13 births.
This profile covers 108 England and Wales registrations across 19 recorded years from 1998 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 69% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 107 living people in the UK are called Hamdaan. 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
- • Hamdaan ranked #2443 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 9 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2019, when 13 boys were registered as Hamdaan.
- • About 107 living people in the UK are estimated to have Hamdaan as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2443
2024
Births in 2024
9
Latest year
Peak year
2019
13 births
Estimated living
107
2026
Meaning
What does Hamdaan mean?
The name Hamdaan has its origins in the Arabic language, tracing back to the 7th century and the rise of Islam in the Middle East. It is derived from the Arabic root word "hamd," meaning "praise" or "gratitude," and is often interpreted as "the one who praises" or "the praiseworthy one."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Hamdaan can be found in the Quran, the central religious text of Islam. The name is mentioned in Surah Al-Hajj (The Pilgrimage), where it is associated with the concept of praising and thanking God.
In the early centuries of Islamic history, the name Hamdaan gained prominence among Arab scholars and literary figures. One notable figure was Hamdaan ibn Ismail al-Katib (994-1008 CE), a renowned poet and writer from Baghdad who was known for his mastery of the Arabic language and his contributions to the literary arts.
During the Abbasid Caliphate, which ruled from 750 to 1258 CE, the name Hamdaan was particularly popular among the elite and intellectual circles of the time. Al-Hamdani (893-945 CE), whose full name was Abu Muhammad al-Hasan ibn Ahmad al-Hamdani, was a renowned geographer, historian, and traveler who wrote extensively about the regions of the Arabian Peninsula and the Indian Ocean.
In the later centuries, the name Hamdaan continued to be used across the Middle East and North Africa. One notable figure was Hamdaan Qarmat (1110-1183 CE), a Sufi mystic and poet from Iran who was known for his spiritual teachings and poetic works.
Another prominent individual with the name Hamdaan was Hamdaan al-Qudsi (1380-1460 CE), a Sufi scholar and mystic from Jerusalem who played a significant role in the spread of Islamic mysticism and the establishment of Sufi orders in the region.
Throughout history, the name Hamdaan has been associated with individuals who have made notable contributions to various fields, including literature, scholarship, and spirituality. Its meaning and significance have remained deeply rooted in the Arabic language and Islamic culture, reflecting the virtues of gratitude, praise, and reverence.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Hamdaan over time
The chart below shows babies named Hamdaan registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1998 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 Hamdaan, the clearest high point is 2019. The latest England and Wales figure is 9 births in 2024, compared with 13 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Hamdaan by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Hamdaan 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 | #3277 | 34 | 5 |
| 2010s | #3423 | 57 | 10 |
| 2000s | #3198 | 14 | 3 |
| 1990s | #2901 | 3 | 1 |
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- 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
Hamdaan: questions and answers
How popular is the name Hamdaan in the UK right now?
In 2024, Hamdaan was ranked #2443 for boys in England and Wales, with 9 births registered.
When was Hamdaan most popular?
The peak year on record was 2019, with 13 babies registered as Hamdaan in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Hamdaan?
An Arabic masculine name meaning "thankful" or "praiser of God".
How many people are called Hamdaan in the UK?
A total of 108 babies have been registered as Hamdaan across the 19 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.