Hisham
- Pronunciation
- [Hi-sham]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Generosity
- Origin
- Arabic
Hisham Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 902 baby boys have been named Hisham. The name peaked in 2016 with 39 US births that year (rank #3024). In 2024, ranked #3909 nationally — 885 places below its 2016 peak.
Top States for Hisham
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Hisham births are: California (41), New York (41), New Jersey (6).
Other Arabic-Origin Names Like Hisham
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6-Letter Names Starting with H
Names with Hisham's exact length and starting letter: Habiba, Hacket, Hadara, Haddad, Hadden.
Quick Facts About Hisham
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Compare Hisham to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Hisham against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).