How Many People Are Named Hamzah?

Complete statistics for the name Hamzah: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Hamzah
Very Rare
Arabic

Hamzah means 'strength' in Arabic, making it a powerful choice for parents. That's just 1,476 people in the US today, or 1 in 223,538 Americans, so it's pretty rare. The majority, 89%, are under 30, showing it's a modern name.

~280
Living in US
1 in 1,183,747
Americans
2008
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Strength
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Strong Determined
3
Life Path Number

Traditionally, the life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity and self-expression.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

99,049
Worldwide Bearers
#10,283
Global Rank
🇮🇩 Indonesia
43,206
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
34,620
🇲🇾 Malaysia
14,023
🇵🇰 Pakistan
2,401
🇪🇬 Egypt
651
🇺🇬 Uganda
574
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
516
🇶🇦 Qatar
399
🇬🇭 Ghana
393
🇳🇬 Nigeria
387

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
1,476 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 18
1,329
Would be under 30 (89%)
170
Would be 30–60 (11%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 1,499 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2008

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
90
Classic Feel
20
Modern Appeal
100
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Hamzah Through the Generations

Hamzah has seen its popularity rise and fall over the years, peaking in 2008 with 67 births. Today, there are around 1,476 people named Hamzah living in the United States, with most under 30 years old. This younger demographic indicates that Hamzah is a relatively new name in the American naming landscape, gaining traction in recent decades but now slowly declining in usage.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 145
California 141
Michigan 78
Texas 68
Illinois 30
Pennsylvania 25
New Jersey 17
Virginia 11
Maryland 5
Ohio 5

✨ Similar Names to Hamzah

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Hamzah's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Hamzah

How Many People Have the Name Hamzah?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 280 people in the United States currently share the name Hamzah. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,183,747 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Hamzah a Common or Rare Name?

Hamzah is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Hamzah Mean?

Hamzah means "strength" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Hamzah in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Hamzah Most Popular?

The name Hamzah reached peak popularity in 2008, with 67 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Hamzah?

Approximately 280 people named Hamzah live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 280. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,183,747 Americans.

Is Hamzah a rare name?

Hamzah is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,183,747 Americans has this name.

What does the name Hamzah mean?

Hamzah means "strength" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Hamzah more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Hamzah are male and 0% are female.

When was Hamzah most popular?

Hamzah peaked in 2008 with 67 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US280
All-Time Births280
1 in X1 in 1,183,747
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age18
Peak Year2008
World Rank#10,283
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.