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Hameed

♂ Boy

Pronounced huh-MEED /həˈmiːd/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic Hamid/Hameed, 'praiseworthy; worthy of all praise.' Al-Hamid ('the All-Praiseworthy') is one of the ninety-nine names of God in Islam — a name held with reverence.Low

In 30 seconds: A reverent Arabic name: Hameed means 'praiseworthy' (said 'huh-MEED').
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningFrom the Arabic Hamid/Hameed, 'praiseworthy; worthy of all praise.' Al-Hamid ('the All-Praiseworthy') is one of the ninety-nine names of God in Islam — a name held with reverence.
U.S. rank (2023)#11319 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2005
Total births (all-time)≈ 177

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200519762023

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Hameed (Hamid) is Arabic for 'praiseworthy,' tied to Al-Hamid among the names of God in Islam. It reads dignified and devout, rare in the U.S. (said 'huh-MEED').

It appears only rarely in U.S. data, mostly in Arab and Muslim families. Extremely rare and meaning-rich.

Did you know? Hameed comes from the Arabic for 'praiseworthy' — Al-Hamid, 'the All-Praiseworthy,' is one of the names of God in Islam — a name carried with reverence (said 'huh-MEED').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Hameed — Arabic Hamid 'praiseworthy'; Al-Hamid a name of God

Variations

HamidHameedullahAbdulhameed

Nicknames

MeedHami

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Hameed mean?

Hameed is Arabic for 'praiseworthy'; Al-Hamid is one of the names of God in Islam.

How do you pronounce Hameed?

It's said huh-MEED /həˈmiːd/ — two syllables, stress on the last.

Is Hameed a boy or girl name?

Hameed is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Hameed?

Hameed is a very rare name in the U.S.

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