UK boy's name
Hameed
A masculine Arabic name meaning "praiseworthy" or "commendable".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2016. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Hameed is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Hameed popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2016 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4023, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2005, with 7 births.
This profile covers 57 England and Wales registrations across 12 recorded years from 1996 to 2016. 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 57% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 56 living people in the UK are called Hameed. 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 2017 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Hameed ranked #4023 for boys in England and Wales in 2016, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2005, when 7 boys were registered as Hameed.
- • About 56 living people in the UK are estimated to have Hameed as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4023
2016
Births in 2016
4
Latest year
Peak year
2005
7 births
Estimated living
56
2026
Meaning
What does Hameed mean?
The name Hameed has its origins in the Arabic language, tracing back to the 7th century CE. It is derived from the Arabic root word "hamd," which means "praise" or "gratitude." This root word is closely associated with the Islamic concept of praising and expressing gratitude to Allah (God).
Hameed is an Arabic masculine name that means "praiseworthy" or "the praised one." It is considered a virtuous name in the Islamic tradition, as it carries the connotation of being worthy of praise and gratitude for one's actions and character.
The name Hameed has a long history in the Islamic world, appearing in various historical texts and religious scriptures. In the Quran, the holy book of Islam, the root word "hamd" is mentioned numerous times, emphasizing the importance of praising and thanking Allah.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Hameed can be found in the works of renowned Muslim scholars and philosophers from the medieval period, such as Al-Hameed al-Ghazali (1058-1111 CE), a prominent Islamic theologian and philosopher.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Hameed. Among them are:
1. Hameed Ansari (1937-present), an Indian politician and former Vice President of India. 2. Hameed Gul (1936-2015), a Pakistani former military officer and intelligence chief. 3. Hameed Al-Hashemi (1890-1958), an Iraqi poet and writer known for his contributions to modern Arabic literature. 4. Hameed Al-Oudan (1926-2009), a Saudi Arabian novelist and short story writer, renowned for his works depicting life in the Arabian Peninsula. 5. Hameed Nizami (1915-1962), a Pakistani journalist and founder of the influential Urdu newspaper, Nawa-i-Waqt.
These individuals, spanning different eras and regions, have left their mark in various fields, including politics, military, literature, and journalism, while carrying the name Hameed.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Hameed over time
The chart below shows babies named Hameed registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2016. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Hameed, the clearest high point is 2005. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2016, compared with 7 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Hameed by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Hameed 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4009 | 21 | 5 |
| 2000s | #2481 | 21 | 4 |
| 1990s | #2064 | 15 | 3 |
Related
Names similar to Hameed
- 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
Hameed: questions and answers
How popular is the name Hameed in the UK right now?
In 2016, Hameed was ranked #4023 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Hameed most popular?
The peak year on record was 2005, with 7 babies registered as Hameed in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Hameed?
A masculine Arabic name meaning "praiseworthy" or "commendable".
How many people are called Hameed in the UK?
A total of 57 babies have been registered as Hameed across the 12 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.