Alhakim
A boy's name of Arabic origin with 5 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Among U.S. boy's names, Alhakim is not in the current national top 1,000. In fact, it is among the rarest names in the SSA dataset — a choice that signals bold individuality.
With records spanning 1990 to 1990, Alhakim has a focused history that reflects a particular moment in naming culture rather than a centuries-old tradition.
Alhakim is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Alhakim is a boy's baby name of Arabic origin meaning 'the wise' — one of the 99 names of Allah in Islamic tradition, expressing divine wisdom.
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Names travel. They cross oceans, change spelling, shift pronunciation, and accumulate new associations with each culture that adopts them. Alhakim is rooted in the Arabic tradition, but its presence in American naming since 1990 means it has been shaped by English phonetics, local customs, and the cultural context of the families who chose it.
Alhakim’s rarity (5 recorded births) may indicate it is strongly tied to a specific cultural community or family tradition, rather than part of the broader American naming mainstream.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Alhakim has 1+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1990.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | #8146 | — |
The Story of Alhakim
A Millennial name
Peaking in 1990, Alhakim is a Millennial-era classic. Boys named Alhakim are most likely born between 1990 and 1990.
How rare is Alhakim?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Alhakim is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1990, peaked in the 1990s with 5 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(1 years, 1990–1990)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 5 | #8146 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1990–1990