Hakeem

Meaning of Hakeem

Hakeem means "wise" or "judicious". It refers to someone who is intelligent and makes good decisions.

Hakeem has Arabic roots — browse every Arabic baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Hakeem

After ranking as high as #909 in 2016, Hakeem has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Hakeem

• Hakeem Olajuwon
  Basketball Hall of Fame center
• Hakeem Jeffries
  U.S. Congressman
• Hakeem Kae-Kazim
  British-Nigerian actor
• Hakeem Nicks
  Former NFL wide receiver
• Hakeem Lyon
  Fictional character on "Empire"

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Questions about the name Hakeem

What does the name Hakeem mean?

Hakeem means hakeem means "wise" or "judicious". it refers to someone who is intelligent and makes good decisions, and it comes from Arabic origins.

Is Hakeem a boy's or a girl's name?

Hakeem is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Hakeem?

Hakeem did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Hakeem most popular?

Hakeem peaked at #909 in 2016.