Girl · #8,748 in 2026

Hikma

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

Current Rank

#8,748

Peak Rank

#8,021 (2021)

Total Babies

128

5-Yr Trend

-4%

2010

First Year

2026

Last Year

2021

Peak Year

#8021

Peak Rank

128

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Hikma

Hikma first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2010, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2021, when 13 Hikmas were born — ranking #8,021 that year. As of 2026, Hikma ranks #8,748 for baby girls with 10 births, holding steady (-4%). In total, more than 128 Hikmas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Hikma

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

Hickman
Hima
Hica
Hema
Hecka
Humma
Heckman
Hegna
Hookah
Hickey
Hooka
Hicky

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Hikma

What does the name Hikma mean?

Hikma is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2010. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Hikma in 2026?

In 2026, Hikma ranks #8,748 among girls' names in the U.S., with 10 babies given the name that year.

When was Hikma most popular?

Hikma reached its peak popularity in 2021, ranking #8,021 that year with 13 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Hikma a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Hikma?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Hikma include Relena, Scarlotte, Iriel. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Hikma

Hikma is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2010 and has accumulated 128 births in the dataset. Hikma's peak popularity came in 2021 when it ranked #8,021. Use the chart and map above to compare Hikma'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.