UK boy's name
Hamed
Of Arabic origin, meaning "praiseworthy" or "commendable".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Hamed is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Hamed popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4107, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2012, with 12 births.
This profile covers 159 England and Wales registrations across 25 recorded years from 1996 to 2023. 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 33% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 158 living people in the UK are called Hamed. 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 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Hamed ranked #4107 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2012, when 12 boys were registered as Hamed.
- • About 158 living people in the UK are estimated to have Hamed as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4107
2023
Births in 2023
4
Latest year
Peak year
2012
12 births
Estimated living
158
2026
Meaning
What does Hamed mean?
The name Hamed has its origins in the Arabic language and culture. It is derived from the Arabic root word "hamd," which means "praise" or "to praise." The name Hamed can be translated to mean "the one who praises" or "the praiser."
In the Islamic tradition, Hamed is considered a virtuous name as it is associated with praising and expressing gratitude to Allah (God). The name is mentioned in the Quran, the central religious text of Islam, which emphasizes the importance of praising and thanking God.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Hamed can be found in the 7th century CE, during the early days of Islamic civilization. Hamed ibn Abi Hamed, a renowned Islamic scholar and jurist from Basra (present-day Iraq), lived during this time period and made significant contributions to the study of Islamic jurisprudence.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Hamed. One of the most famous was Hamed al-Ghazali (1058-1111 CE), a Persian philosopher, theologian, and mystic who greatly influenced Islamic thought and spirituality. His seminal work, "The Revival of the Religious Sciences," is considered a masterpiece of Islamic literature.
Another prominent figure with this name was Hamed Karamustafa (1294-1388 CE), a Turkish poet and Sufi mystic who was renowned for his spiritual poetry and teachings. His work, "Divan-i Ilahi," is a collection of mystical poems that continue to inspire readers today.
In the modern era, Hamed Ben Bella (1916-2012) was a famous Algerian revolutionary and statesman who played a crucial role in Algeria's struggle for independence from French colonial rule. He served as the first President of independent Algeria from 1963 to 1965.
Hamed Abdel-Samad (1972-present) is a contemporary Egyptian-German political scientist, author, and secular activist who has written extensively on Islamic reform and the promotion of secular values in the Muslim world.
Throughout its history, the name Hamed has been a symbol of praise, gratitude, and spiritual devotion within the Islamic tradition. Its continuous use across centuries and regions reflects its enduring cultural significance.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Hamed over time
The chart below shows babies named Hamed registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Hamed, the clearest high point is 2012. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2023, compared with 12 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Hamed by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Hamed 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 | #3534 | 10 | 2 |
| 2010s | #3249 | 53 | 9 |
| 2000s | #2178 | 72 | 10 |
| 1990s | #1978 | 24 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Hamed
- 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
Hamed: questions and answers
How popular is the name Hamed in the UK right now?
In 2023, Hamed was ranked #4107 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Hamed most popular?
The peak year on record was 2012, with 12 babies registered as Hamed in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Hamed?
Of Arabic origin, meaning "praiseworthy" or "commendable".
How many people are called Hamed in the UK?
A total of 159 babies have been registered as Hamed across the 25 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.