Boy · #7,725 in 2026

Hykeem

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

Current Rank

#7,725

Peak Rank

#2,691 (1989)

Total Babies

319

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1985

First Year

2024

Last Year

1989

Peak Year

#2691

Peak Rank

319

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Hykeem

Hykeem first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1985, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1989, when 23 Hykeems were born — ranking #2,691 that year. As of 2026, Hykeem ranks #7,725 for baby boys with 10 births, with steady use. In total, more than 319 Hykeems have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Hykeem

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

Hakeem
Hakim
Hiking
Hokum
Hickam
Hakam
Hokkien
Heikki
Joachim
Joakim
Joaquim
Wykeham

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Hykeem

What does the name Hykeem mean?

Hykeem is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1985. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Hykeem in 2026?

In 2026, Hykeem ranks #7,725 among boys' names in the U.S., with 10 babies given the name that year.

When was Hykeem most popular?

Hykeem reached its peak popularity in 1989, ranking #2,691 that year with 23 babies given the name.

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

Hykeem has historically been most popular in South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Hykeem.

Is Hykeem a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Hykeem?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Hykeem include Fong, Jamael, Kalem. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Hykeem

Hykeem is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1985 and has accumulated 319 births in the dataset. Hykeem's peak popularity came in 1989 when it ranked #2,691. Use the chart and map above to compare Hykeem'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.