Boy nameCurrently #527 in the USSteady
Hamza
HAM-zuh//ˈhæmzə//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20245 lettersStarts with H
Meaning & origin
Strong, steadfast, lion
Hamza comes from the Arabic root meaning strong or steadfast, and honors Hamza ibn Abd al-Muttalib, an uncle of the Prophet Muhammad renowned for his courage in early Islamic history. Its strong meaning and clear sound have made it popular across many Muslim communities worldwide.
Hamza's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Hamza |
|---|---|
| 1977 | 5 |
| 1979 | 5 |
| 1980 | 7 |
| 1981 | 6 |
| 1982 | 11 |
| 1983 | 11 |
| 1984 | 10 |
| 1985 | 14 |
| 1986 | 14 |
| 1987 | 18 |
| 1988 | 20 |
| 1989 | 32 |
| 1990 | 31 |
| 1991 | 41 |
| 1992 | 53 |
| 1993 | 41 |
| 1994 | 74 |
| 1995 | 97 |
| 1996 | 93 |
| 1997 | 98 |
| 1998 | 149 |
| 1999 | 186 |
| 2000 | 203 |
| 2001 | 246 |
| 2002 | 227 |
| 2003 | 246 |
| 2004 | 258 |
| 2005 | 279 |
| 2006 | 288 |
| 2007 | 318 |
| 2008 | 291 |
| 2009 | 338 |
| 2010 | 297 |
| 2011 | 293 |
| 2012 | 357 |
| 2013 | 369 |
| 2014 | 426 |
| 2015 | 435 |
| 2016 | 493 |
| 2017 | 409 |
| 2018 | 440 |
| 2019 | 409 |
| 2020 | 398 |
| 2021 | 426 |
| 2022 | 466 |
| 2023 | 524 |
| 2024 | 565 |
Hamza through the decades
- Hamza peaked in 2024, when 565 babies were named Hamza in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Hamza has risen 40% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Hamza currently ranks #527 in the US and is holding steady.
Nicknames
Hamza
Variants & spellings
Hamzah