Hisham Boy

Popularity: #896 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Pronunciationhee-SHAHM / /hiːˈʃɑːm/

Arabic

Meaning

Generous; noble

Historical & Cultural Background

Hisham is a name of Arabic origin, commonly used in various Muslim cultures. It has historical significance, as several notable figures in Islamic history bore this name. The name reflects qualities of generosity and nobility, which are valued in many cultures. It is often associated with leadership and respect.

Trend Summary

The name Hisham has seen moderate usage in the United States, particularly within Muslim communities.

Similar Names

IshmaelHakeem

Variants

  • Hisham

International Variants

  • Hicham (French)
  • Hicham (Arabic)

Famous people named Hisham

Hisham ibn Abd al-Malik was an Umayyad caliph known for his contributions to the Islamic empire.

Hisham Matar is a Libyan-American author recognized for his literary works and memoirs.

Fictional characters named Hisham

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Sibling Suggestions

HassanHadiHamzaHusseinHalimHafiz

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Hisham was first seen in the United States in 1970. Hisham has ranked as high as #1384 nationally, which occurred in 2016, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Florida, and Michigan. In the past 5 years the name Hisham has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Hisham (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 5
50%
CA 5
50%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19707
19716
19735
19766
19777
197810
197910
19806
198114
198213
198313
19848
198514
19869
198714
198814
198911
199012
199111
199221
19939
199418
19958
199611
199716
199816
199916
200023
200122
200223
200322
200426
200523
200618
200721
200825
200919
201017
201128
201225
201323
201429
201526
201639
201720
201826
201920
202031
202117
202221
202325
202428