UK boy's name
Hosam
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "brave and courageous".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2009. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Hosam is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Hosam popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2009 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4527, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2004, with 4 births.
This profile covers 10 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 1997 to 2009. 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 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 10 living people in the UK are called Hosam. 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 2010 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Hosam ranked #4527 for boys in England and Wales in 2009, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2004, when 4 boys were registered as Hosam.
- • About 10 living people in the UK are estimated to have Hosam as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4527
2009
Births in 2009
3
Latest year
Peak year
2004
4 births
Estimated living
10
2026
Meaning
What does Hosam mean?
The name Hosam has its origins in the Arabic language, tracing back to the Middle Eastern region. It is derived from the Arabic word "husam," which means "sword" or "blade." This association with a weapon suggests a connection to strength, valor, and bravery.
In the early days of Islam, during the 7th century, the name Hosam gained popularity among Arab communities. It was often given to newborn boys as a symbol of courage and protection, reflecting the warrior culture of the time.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Hosam can be found in the writings of renowned Arab historians and scholars. Al-Tabari, a renowned 9th-century Persian historian, mentioned individuals bearing the name Hosam in his chronicles of early Islamic history.
Throughout the centuries, several notable figures have carried the name Hosam. One such individual was Hosam ad-Din al-Murtada, a renowned 12th-century Arab scholar and poet from Baghdad. He was known for his contributions to Islamic jurisprudence and his literary works.
Another prominent figure was Hosam ad-Din al-Isfahani, a 13th-century Persian mathematician and astronomer. He made significant contributions to the field of trigonometry and authored several works on mathematics and astronomy.
In the realm of military leadership, Hosam ad-Din Lulu al-Amiri, an Ayyubid commander from the late 12th century, left his mark in history. He played a crucial role in the battles against the Crusaders during the Ayyubid period.
The name Hosam also found its way into the literary world with the famous 14th-century Arab poet and writer, Hosam ad-Din al-Qalqashandi. He was known for his works on Arabic rhetoric and served as a secretary in the Mamluk court in Cairo.
During the Ottoman Empire, Hosam ad-Din Pasha, a 16th-century Ottoman statesman and military leader, held significant influence and power. He served as the Grand Vizier and played a role in the expansion of the Ottoman territories.
These examples illustrate the historical prominence of the name Hosam across various fields, including scholarship, literature, military, and governance, spanning from the early Islamic period to the Ottoman era.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Hosam over time
The chart below shows babies named Hosam registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1997 to 2009. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Hosam, the clearest high point is 2004. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2009, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Hosam by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Hosam 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #3768 | 7 | 2 |
| 1990s | #2859 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Hosam
- 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
Hosam: questions and answers
How popular is the name Hosam in the UK right now?
In 2009, Hosam was ranked #4527 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Hosam most popular?
The peak year on record was 2004, with 4 babies registered as Hosam in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Hosam?
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "brave and courageous".
How many people are called Hosam in the UK?
A total of 10 babies have been registered as Hosam across the 3 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.