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Hamza Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins

Origin:

Arabic

Gender Distribution:

100% Masculine / 0% Feminine

Meaning:

The name Hamza means 'lion' and symbolizes strength and bravery.

Meaning of the Name Hamza

Hamza is an Arabic name meaning 'lion'. It is derived from the Arabic word for 'strength' or 'steadfastness'. Hamza has its origins in Islamic tradition, where it is also interpreted as a symbol of courage and bravery. The name has been popular in various Muslim cultures and is often given to boys.

Popularity of the Name Hamza

The popularity for the name Hamza peaked in popularity in the year 2016 with 493 births, which ranked number 1,176 out of 30,453 unique names for that year. Hamza had the most male births in 2016 with 493, which ranked number 569 out of 14,199 male names. The number of births for the name Hamza has increased sharply over the last ten years from 357 births to 466 births, an increase of 30.53%. Among males, Hamza has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 357 births to 466 births, an increase of 30.53%.

Nationwide Popularity of Hamza

20 Year Trend of Hamza: 105.29%
10 Year Trend of Hamza: 30.53%
10 Year Male Trend of Hamza: 30.53%

Popularity of Hamza by State

For males, Hamza was most popular in Northeastern states with 120 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in NY, with 66 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Hamza. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.

State	Male Births	Male Gender Rank	Female Births	Female Gender Rank
CA	58	533	< 5	N/A
CO	8	591	< 5	N/A
CT	5	507	< 5	N/A
FL	13	996	< 5	N/A
GA	13	722	< 5	N/A
IL	36	308	< 5	N/A
MA	6	671	< 5	N/A
MD	12	436	< 5	N/A
MI	23	373	< 5	N/A
MN	37	172	< 5	N/A
NC	14	648	< 5	N/A
NJ	21	376	< 5	N/A
NY	66	287	< 5	N/A
OH	20	501	< 5	N/A
PA	10	764	< 5	N/A
TX	38	725	< 5	N/A
VA	25	339	< 5	N/A
WA	15	477	< 5	N/A

2024 Popularity Projections for Hamza

Total Births of Hamza: 479 (2.70%)
Male Births of Hamza: 479 (2.70%)

Given the upward trend of Hamza over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 2.70% increase in total births, for a total of 479 births in 2024. Male births for Hamza have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 479 male births in 2024, an increase of 2.70%.

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State	Male Births	Male Gender Rank	Female Births	Female Gender Rank
CA	58	533	< 5	N/A
CO	8	591	< 5	N/A
CT	5	507	< 5	N/A
FL	13	996	< 5	N/A
GA	13	722	< 5	N/A
IL	36	308	< 5	N/A
MA	6	671	< 5	N/A
MD	12	436	< 5	N/A
MI	23	373	< 5	N/A
MN	37	172	< 5	N/A
NC	14	648	< 5	N/A
NJ	21	376	< 5	N/A
NY	66	287	< 5	N/A
OH	20	501	< 5	N/A
PA	10	764	< 5	N/A
TX	38	725	< 5	N/A
VA	25	339	< 5	N/A
WA	15	477	< 5	N/A

State	Male Births	Male Gender Rank	Female Births	Female Gender Rank
CA	58	533	< 5	N/A
CO	8	591	< 5	N/A
CT	5	507	< 5	N/A
FL	13	996	< 5	N/A
GA	13	722	< 5	N/A
IL	36	308	< 5	N/A
MA	6	671	< 5	N/A
MD	12	436	< 5	N/A
MI	23	373	< 5	N/A
MN	37	172	< 5	N/A
NC	14	648	< 5	N/A
NJ	21	376	< 5	N/A
NY	66	287	< 5	N/A
OH	20	501	< 5	N/A
PA	10	764	< 5	N/A
TX	38	725	< 5	N/A
VA	25	339	< 5	N/A
WA	15	477	< 5	N/A

State	Male Births	Male Gender Rank	Female Births	Female Gender Rank
CA	58	533	< 5	N/A
CO	8	591	< 5	N/A
CT	5	507	< 5	N/A
FL	13	996	< 5	N/A
GA	13	722	< 5	N/A
IL	36	308	< 5	N/A
MA	6	671	< 5	N/A
MD	12	436	< 5	N/A
MI	23	373	< 5	N/A
MN	37	172	< 5	N/A
NC	14	648	< 5	N/A
NJ	21	376	< 5	N/A
NY	66	287	< 5	N/A
OH	20	501	< 5	N/A
PA	10	764	< 5	N/A
TX	38	725	< 5	N/A
VA	25	339	< 5	N/A
WA	15	477	< 5	N/A