UK boy's name
Hammed
A masculine Arabic name meaning "praiseworthy" or "highly praised".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2012. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Hammed is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Hammed popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2012 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4805, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1996, with 3 births.
This profile covers 12 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 1996 to 2012. 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 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 12 living people in the UK are called Hammed. 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 2013 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Hammed ranked #4805 for boys in England and Wales in 2012, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1996, when 3 boys were registered as Hammed.
- • About 12 living people in the UK are estimated to have Hammed as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4805
2012
Births in 2012
3
Latest year
Peak year
1996
3 births
Estimated living
12
2026
Meaning
What does Hammed mean?
The name Hammed originates from the Arabic language and Islamic culture. It is a variation of the name Hamed, which is derived from the Arabic root word "hamd," meaning "praise" or "gratitude." This root is found in the Islamic phrase "Al-Hamdu lillah," which translates to "Praise be to God."
Hammed is a masculine name with a strong religious connotation in the Islamic faith. Its earliest recorded use can be traced back to the 7th century CE, during the time of the Islamic Prophet Muhammad and the emergence of Islam in the Arabian Peninsula.
One of the earliest notable figures to bear the name Hammed was Hammed ibn Nusayr al-Ghassani (580-629 CE), a prominent Arab general and governor during the early Islamic conquests. He played a crucial role in the Muslim conquest of Syria and Palestine, leading the Arab forces to several victories against the Byzantine Empire.
In the 9th century CE, Hammed ibn al-Qasim al-Anbari (786-835 CE) was a renowned Arabic philologist and grammarian from Baghdad. He was celebrated for his contributions to the study of the Arabic language and his commentary on the works of earlier grammarians.
During the 12th century, Hammed ibn Yahya al-Mawsili (1099-1170 CE) was a renowned Islamic scholar and jurist from Mosul, Iraq. He was a prominent figure in the Shafi'i school of Islamic jurisprudence and wrote several influential works on Islamic law and theology.
In the 14th century, Hammed ibn Isa al-Jawhari (1292-1349 CE) was a famous Arab traveler and explorer from Granada, Spain. He is known for his extensive travels across North Africa, the Middle East, and Central Asia, documenting his journeys in a famous travelogue.
Another notable figure with the name Hammed was Hammed Bey al-Rammal (1671-1733 CE), an Ottoman statesman and governor of Egypt during the early 18th century. He played a significant role in modernizing and reforming the administrative and military structures of Ottoman Egypt.
These are just a few examples of the numerous individuals throughout history who have borne the name Hammed, reflecting its deep roots in the Arab and Islamic world and its association with religious devotion, scholarship, and prominent leadership roles.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Hammed over time
The chart below shows babies named Hammed registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2012. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Hammed, the clearest high point is 1996. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2012, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Hammed by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Hammed 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 | #4805 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #3559 | 6 | 2 |
| 1990s | #2863 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Hammed
- 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
Hammed: questions and answers
How popular is the name Hammed in the UK right now?
In 2012, Hammed was ranked #4805 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Hammed most popular?
The peak year on record was 1996, with 3 babies registered as Hammed in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Hammed?
A masculine Arabic name meaning "praiseworthy" or "highly praised".
How many people are called Hammed in the UK?
A total of 12 babies have been registered as Hammed across the 4 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.