US Popularity:8973
Origin:Arabic
Meaning:Generous; He breaks, he crushes
Hisham is a beautiful name of Arabic origin. Meaning “generous,” this masculine name is one way to inspire a giver and golden friend in your little one. Once carried by Hisham ibn Abd al-Malik, the tenth caliph of the Umayyad dynasty, Hisham is also a name where rule and reign feel just right. Hisham is claimed to come from the Arabic word hasham, too, which means “he breaks” or “he crushes" and refers to the breaking and sharing of bread. Gather around the table because baby Hisham is about to serve!

How Popular Is The Name Hisham?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Hisham is currently #4543 on The Bump
Boy:Hisham is currently #2553 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Hisham is currently #8973 in U.S. births
Boy:Hisham is currently #4241 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#4241
in 2023
+ 520
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data

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