Hamzah Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Arabic
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Hamzah means 'lion' and is associated with bravery and courage.
Meaning of the Name Hamzah
Hamzah is an Arabic name that means 'lion'. It is derived from the Arabic root word 'hamza' which means strength and power. In Islamic tradition, Hamzah is the name of a famous warrior and companion of Prophet Muhammad. The name Hamzah is associated with bravery and courage.
Popularity of the Name Hamzah
The popularity for the name Hamzah peaked in popularity in the year 2008 with 67 births, which ranked number 4,778 out of 32,533 unique names for that year. Hamzah had the most male births in 2008 with 67, which ranked number 2,061 out of 14,620 male names. The number of births for the name Hamzah has declined sharply over the last ten years from 42 births to 35 births, a decline of -16.67%. Among males, Hamzah has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 42 births to 35 births, a decline of -16.67%.
Nationwide Popularity of Hamzah
- 20 Year Trend of Hamzah: -28.57%
- 10 Year Trend of Hamzah: -16.67%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Hamzah: -16.67%
Popularity of Hamzah by State
For males, Hamzah was most popular in Midwestern states with 8 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in MI, with 8 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Hamzah. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MI | 8 | 814 | < 5 | N/A |
| NY | 6 | 1587 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Hamzah
- Total Births of Hamzah: 34 (-1.81%)
- Male Births of Hamzah: 34 (-1.81%)
Given the downward trend of Hamzah over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -1.81% decrease in total births, for a total of 34 births in 2024. Male births for Hamzah have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 34 male births in 2024, a decrease of -1.81%.