Girl · #14,326 in 2026

Hikmah

Hikmah is an Arabic word that means wisdom, sagacity, philosophy, rationale or underlying reason. The Quran mentions "hikmah" in various places, where it is understood as knowledge and understanding of the Quran, fear of God, and a means of nourishing the spirit or intellect.

Current Rank
#14,326
Peak Rank
#14,326 (2016)
Total Babies
6
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2016
First Year
2016
Last Year
2016
Peak Year
#14326
Peak Rank
6
Total Count
1
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Hikmah

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

Hikmah is an Arabic word that means wisdom, sagacity, philosophy, rationale or underlying reason. The Quran mentions "hikmah" in various places, where it is understood as knowledge and understanding of the Quran, fear of God, and a means of nourishing the spirit or intellect.

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Etymology
Hikmah is an Arabic word that means wisdom, sagacity, philosophy, rationale or underlying reason. Seyyed Hossein Nasr asserts that the Arabic term "hikmah" has a distinct meaning that does not align with modern European philosophy or theology. Rather, it is more closely related to the original Greek concept of theosophy. For Nasr, hikma is also sapiential because its meaning is related to the Latin word "sapere" and the Arabic word " dhawq ," both of which mean "taste." Additionally, hikmah can be considered "speculative wisdom" because it seeks to make the human soul a mirror, reflecting divi

The Story of Hikmah

Hikmah first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2016, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2016, when 6 Hikmahs were born — ranking #14,326 that year. As of 2026, Hikmah ranks #14,326 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 6 Hikmahs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Hikmah

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Frequently Asked Questions about Hikmah

What does the name Hikmah mean?
Hikmah is an Arabic word that means wisdom, sagacity, philosophy, rationale or underlying reason. The Quran mentions "hikmah" in various places, where it is understood as knowledge and understanding of the Quran, fear of God, and a means of nourishing the spirit or intellect.
How popular is Hikmah in 2026?
In 2026, Hikmah ranks #14,326 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Hikmah most popular?
Hikmah reached its peak popularity in 2016, ranking #14,326 that year with 6 babies given the name.
Is Hikmah a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Hikmah is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Hikmah?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Hikmah include Rubey, Annmaria, Nekoda. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Hikmah

Hikmah is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2016 and has accumulated 6 births in the dataset. Hikmah's peak popularity came in 2016 when it ranked #14,326. Use the chart and map above to compare Hikmah'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.