UK boy's name
Hamim
A masculine Arabic name meaning "protector" or "guardian".
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.
Hamim is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Hamim popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4270, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2010, with 7 births.
This profile covers 50 England and Wales registrations across 11 recorded years from 2001 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 57% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 50 living people in the UK are called Hamim. 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
- • Hamim ranked #4270 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2010, when 7 boys were registered as Hamim.
- • About 50 living people in the UK are estimated to have Hamim as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4270
2024
Births in 2024
4
Latest year
Peak year
2010
7 births
Estimated living
50
2026
Meaning
What does Hamim mean?
The name Hamim has its roots in the Arabic language and Islamic culture. It is derived from the Arabic word "hamim," which means "hot" or "warm." The name is often associated with positive qualities such as passion, enthusiasm, and warmth of character.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Hamim can be found in the Quran, the holy book of Islam. In the Quran, the word "hamim" is used to describe the hot or boiling water that will be given to the disbelievers in the afterlife.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Hamim. One of the earliest was Hamim al-Tusi, a Persian mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 13th century. He made significant contributions to the fields of trigonometry and spherical geometry.
Another prominent figure with the name Hamim was Hamim al-Din al-Farahi, an Islamic scholar and philosopher from the Indian subcontinent who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He is best known for his work on the exegesis of the Quran and his efforts to revive Islamic thought.
In the realm of literature, Hamim Karzai was an Afghan poet and writer who lived in the 20th century. He is renowned for his poetry, which often explored themes of love, nature, and social commentary.
Hamim Shahid was a Pakistani cricketer who played for the national team in the 1970s and 1980s. He was a talented all-rounder and played a crucial role in several of Pakistan's victories during his career.
Lastly, Hamim Samim was an Afghan politician and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Afghanistan in the early 2000s. He played a significant role in the country's reconstruction efforts following the fall of the Taliban regime.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Hamim, each leaving their mark in their respective fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of human civilization.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Hamim over time
The chart below shows babies named Hamim registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2001 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 Hamim, the clearest high point is 2010. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2024, compared with 7 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Hamim by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Hamim 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 | #4270 | 4 | 1 |
| 2010s | #3900 | 22 | 5 |
| 2000s | #2694 | 24 | 5 |
Related
Names similar to Hamim
- 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
Hamim: questions and answers
How popular is the name Hamim in the UK right now?
In 2024, Hamim was ranked #4270 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Hamim most popular?
The peak year on record was 2010, with 7 babies registered as Hamim in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Hamim?
A masculine Arabic name meaning "protector" or "guardian".
How many people are called Hamim in the UK?
A total of 50 babies have been registered as Hamim across the 11 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.