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Hikma
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Pronounced HIK-mah /ˈhɪk.mɑ/Medium
Meaning: From the Arabic hikma, 'wisdom; sagacity; judgement'Low
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Origin LowArabic
MeaningFrom the Arabic hikma, 'wisdom; sagacity; judgement'
U.S. rank (2025)#12386 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 115
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
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
Hikma comes from the Arabic hikma, 'wisdom; sagacity; judgement'. A crisp, classic name (said 'HIK-mah').
In the U.S. it appears in Arabic and Ethiopian families. Rare, wisdom at the root, and classic.
Did you know? Hikma means 'wisdom; sagacity; judgement' in Arabic — a crisp, classic name (said 'HIK-mah').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Hikma — Arabic etymology
Variations
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What does the name Hikma mean?
Hikma is Arabic for 'wisdom; sagacity; judgement'.
How do you pronounce Hikma?
It's said HIK-mah /ˈhɪk.mɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Hikma a boy or girl name?
Hikma is a girl's name.
How popular is Hikma?
Hikma is a very rare name in the U.S.