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Hamid

♂ Boy

Pronounced hah-MEED /hɑˈmid/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic, variously 'praiseworthy; commendable' (Hamid) and 'one who praises (God)' (Hamid); Al-Hamid ('the Praiseworthy') is one of the names of God; we note the divine nameLow

In 30 seconds: Praiseworthy; one who praises God: Hamid is Arabic. Crisp, devout, and warm (said 'hah-MEED').
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Origin LowArabic
MeaningFrom Arabic, variously 'praiseworthy; commendable' (Hamid) and 'one who praises (God)' (Hamid); Al-Hamid ('the Praiseworthy') is one of the names of God; we note the divine name
U.S. rank (2025)#5467 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births17 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 928

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202119662025

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

Hamid comes from Arabic, variously 'praiseworthy; commendable' and 'one who praises (God)'; Al-Hamid ('the Praiseworthy') is one of the 99 names of God (we note the divine name). A crisp, devout name (said 'hah-MEED').

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare, praiseworthy at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Hamid means 'praiseworthy; commendable' and 'one who praises God' in Arabic — Al-Hamid ('the Praiseworthy') is one of the 99 names of God — crisp and devout (we note the divine name; said 'hah-MEED').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Hamid — divine name noted

Variations

HameedAbdulhamid

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Hamid mean?

Hamid is Arabic for 'praiseworthy' and 'one who praises God'; Al-Hamid is one of the names of God, which we note.

How do you pronounce Hamid?

It's said hah-MEED /hɑˈmid/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Hamid a boy or girl name?

Hamid is a boy's name.

How popular is Hamid?

Hamid is a rare name in the U.S.

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