Boy · #510 in 2026

Hamza

Name: Popularity of the name Hamza in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Hamza, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Hamza is an Arabic masculine given name in the Muslim world. Meaning strong, and steadfast, it is an Arabic epithet for lion. It was borne by one of the Islamic prophet Muhammad's uncles, Hamza ibn Abd al-Muttalib, a wrestler and an archer who was renowned for his strength and bravery in battle. His exploits were detailed in the Hamzanama, an adventure epic written in Persian.

Current Rank

#510

Peak Rank

#510 (2026)

Total Babies

11K

5-Yr Trend

+31%

1977

First Year

2026

Last Year

2026

Peak Year

#510

Peak Rank

11K

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Hamza

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 3.0). Read more →

The Story of Hamza

Hamza first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1977, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2026, when 597 Hamzas were born — ranking #510 that year. As of 2026, Hamza ranks #510 for baby boys with 597 births, rising sharply (+31% over the past five years). In total, more than 11K Hamzas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Hamza

Phonetically similar names — useful when Hamza is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Hamzah
Hamsa
Hams
Hazza
Hansa
Honza
Hammes
Hanzi
Hamms
Hamra
Hunza
Himsa

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Hamza

What does the name Hamza mean?

How popular is Hamza in 2026?

In 2026, Hamza ranks #510 among boys' names in the U.S., with 597 babies given the name that year.

When was Hamza most popular?

Hamza reached its peak popularity in 2026, ranking #510 that year with 597 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Hamza most popular?

Hamza has historically been most popular in Minnesota, Virginia, North Dakota. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Hamza.

Is Hamza a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Hamza is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Hamza?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Hamza include Mikel, June, Danial. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Hamza

Hamza is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1977 and has accumulated 11K births in the dataset. Hamza's peak popularity came in 2026 when it ranked #510. Use the chart and map above to compare Hamza's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.