Hamza Name Meaning

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By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: The name Hamza comes from the uncle of the great Prophet Muhammad in Islam, possessing an unbeatable power in battles.

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A Deep Dive

Hamza Overview

Meaning

Lion, strong, steadfast

Gender

Boy

Origin

Arabic

Etymology

Derived from the Arabic word “ḥamza,” meaning “strong” or “steadfast”​.

Religion

Islam

Pronunciation

/ˈhɑmzə/

Popularity

Hamza is a popular name in many Muslim-majority countries and has gained global recognition. In 2023, it ranked #556 for boys in the USA.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

5 letters

Numerology

22 (Influential, Visionary, Powerful)

Name Styles

Exotic, Religious and Spiritual, Cool

Associated Traits

Brave, strong, charismatic, loyal

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Holds significant religious importance in Islam, as it was the name of the Prophet Muhammad’s uncle, a renowned warrior.

Name Day

August 31 (Turkey), March 20th
A Deep Dive

Hamza Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Hamzah, Hamsah, Hamzeh, Humza, Hamsa

Common Nicknames

Hamz, Hami, Hammy, Hamzter, Hamzoo, Hamzaa, H, Zee, Hamzey, Hamzo

Diminutives

Hamz, Hamzy, Hamzey, Hami, Hammi

Famous People

  • Hamza Ali Abbasi
    (Pakistani Actor)
  • Hamza Choudhury
    (English Footballer)
  • Hamza Yerlikaya
    (Turkish Wrestler)
  • Hamza Namira
    (Egyptian Singer)
  • Hamza Mendyl
    (Moroccan Footballer)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • "Daastan-e-Ameer Hamza"
    (Epic)
  • Hamza Al-Ghamdi
    ("United 93," Film)
  • "Hamza's Suitcase"
    (Novel)

Places

  • Hamza City
    (Iraq)

What Is the Meaning of Hamza?

Hamza means “lion,” “strong,” or “steadfast.” Those named Hamza often exhibit bravery and resilience, making them natural leaders who inspire confidence in others.

What Is the Origin of The Name Hamza?

Hamza has Arabic origins, derived from the Arabic word “hamuza,” which means “lion.”

Hamza Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Hamza in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#6472021#6042022#5562023
Top 3 Rankings#5562023#5692016#6042022

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Hamza

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023556
(+48 from 2022)
523
(+57 from 2022)
0.02856
2022604
(+43 from 2021)
466
(+41 from 2021)
0.02488
2021647
(+11 from 2020)
425
(+27 from 2020)
0.02268
2020658
(-7 from 2019)
398
(-11 from 2019)
0.02152
2019651
(-41 from 2018)
409
(-31 from 2018)
0.02128
2018610
(+24 from 2017)
440
(+31 from 2017)
0.02264
2017634
(-65 from 2016)
409
(-84 from 2016)
0.02067
2016569
(+47 from 2015)
493
(+58 from 2015)
0.02434
2015616
(+5 from 2014)
435
(+9 from 2014)
0.02128
2014621
(+35 from 2013)
426
(+57 from 2013)
0.02079
2013656
(+6 from 2012)
369
(+12 from 2012)
0.01826
2012662
(+102 from 2011)
357
(+64 from 2011)
0.01759
2011764
(-8 from 2010)
293
(-4 from 2010)
0.01442
2010756
(-49 from 2009)
297
(-41 from 2009)
0.01446
2009707
(+55 from 2008)
338
(+47 from 2008)
0.01594
2008762
(-41 from 2007)
291
(-27 from 2007)
0.01335
2007721
(+20 from 2006)
318
(+30 from 2006)
0.01436
2006741
(-15 from 2005)
288
(+9 from 2005)
0.01314
2005726
(+5 from 2004)
279
(+21 from 2004)
0.01311
2004731
(+5 from 2003)
258
(+12 from 2003)
0.01221
2003736
(+24 from 2002)
246
(+19 from 2002)
0.01171
2002760
(-46 from 2001)
227
(-19 from 2001)
0.01098
2001714
(+82 from 2000)
246
(+43 from 2000)
0.01189
2000796
(+23 from 1999)
203
(+17 from 1999)
0.00972
1999819
(+127 from 1998)
186
(+37 from 1998)
0.00912
1998946
(+261 from 1997)
149
(+51 from 1997)
0.00735
19971207
(-1 from 1996)
98
(+5 from 1996)
0.00491
19961206
(-34 from 1995)
93
(-4 from 1995)
0.00464
19951172
(+181 from 1994)
97
(+23 from 1994)
0.00482
19941353
(+616 from 1993)
74
(+33 from 1993)
0.00363
19931969
(-326 from 1992)
41
(-12 from 1992)
0.00198
19921643
(+250 from 1991)
53
(+12 from 1991)
0.00252
19911893
(+361 from 1990)
41
(+10 from 1990)
0.00193
19902254
(-100 from 1989)
31
(-1 from 1989)
0.00144
19892154
(+611 from 1988)
32
(+12 from 1988)
0.00153
19882765
(+72 from 1987)
20
(+2 from 1987)
0.00100
19872837
(+431 from 1986)
18
(+4 from 1986)
0.00092
19863268
(-51 from 1985)
14
No change from 1985
0.00073
19853217
(+708 from 1984)
14
(+4 from 1984)
0.00073
19843925
(-296 from 1983)
10
(-1 from 1983)
0.00053
19833629
(+62 from 1982)
11
No change from 1982
0.00059
19823691
(+1777 from 1981)
11
(+5 from 1981)
0.00058
19815468
(-527 from 1980)
6
(-1 from 1980)
0.00032
19804941
(+1115 from 1979)
7
(+2 from 1979)
0.00038
19796056
(-212 from 1977)
5
No change from 1977
0.00028
19780
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0
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0.0000
19775844
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5
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0.00029
19760
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0
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0.0000
19750
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0.0000
19740
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0.0000
19730
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American States Popularity Rankings for Hamza

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#3002021#2872022#2622023

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#6742021#5382022#4722023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#6972021#7282022#5822023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#2662021#1752022#1812023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#4132021#3132022#5252023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#3652021#3812022#2822023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#3872021#3442022#3532023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#5812021#5072022#3762023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#4842021#3822022#3402023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#9832021#10162022#6612023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#6282021#7862022#4972023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#5012021#4872022#6992023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#6932021#7402022#8182023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#3522021#4462022#5772023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#10492021#6702022#11752023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#6182021#7082022#8132023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#7752020#7922021#7662023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#8562021#6052022#5292023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#6572019#7772020#10822021

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#8152017#6832018#7722023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#4032021#5352022#5162023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#6822019#4892020#5042023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#6132014#8092017#8152018

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#9012011#8312015#7272021

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#6002017#5182018#3772020

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#6312007#6202013#6422019

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#8642015#8382017

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#4622019

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#2682016

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#7222013

Popularity Rankings for Hamza in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bosnia and Herzegovina flagBosnia and Herzegovina#42020#32021#12022

Popularity in Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan flagKazakhstan#182022#102023#112024

Popularity in Turkey

Turkey flagTurkey#132021#142022#172023

Popularity in Austria

Austria flagAustria#992020#922021#832022

Popularity in Belgium

Belgium flagBelgium#1032020#1132021#992022

Popularity in Germany

Germany flagGermany#1102021#1132022#1182023

Popularity in France

France flagFrance#1312019#1182020#1412021

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#1982021#1612022#3212023

Popularity in Sweden

Sweden flagSweden#1662022#1742023

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#2312020#1952021#1842022

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#1982019#2082020#1982021

Popularity in Norway

Norway flagNorway#2452021#2542022#2102023

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#4372021#3922022#2782023

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#2822020#4192021#3512022

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#3472022#3542023

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#3902021#3802022#3622023

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#4742018#5982019#4592022

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Hamza a Name for Boys or Girls?

Hamza is traditionally a male name. This usage stems from its Arabic origins and historical significance, where it has been a favored name for boys.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Hamza

Hamza in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Hamza Ali Abbasi (Actor, 1984): A Pakistani actor and director known for his roles in TV series like "Pyarey Afzal" and films such as "Waar."
  • Hamza Choudhury (Footballer, 1997): An English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Leicester City.
  • Hamza Yerlikaya (Wrestler, 1976): A Turkish wrestler who won gold medals at the 1996 and 2000 Olympic Games.
  • Hamza Namira (Singer, 1980): An Egyptian singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist known for his socially conscious music.
  • Hamza Mendyl (Footballer, 1997): A Moroccan professional footballer who plays as a left-back for the national team and various clubs.
  • Ameer Hamza ("Daastan-e-Ameer Hamza," 16th-century Epic): A legendary Persian story that follows the adventures of Ameer Hamza, a heroic figure known for his bravery and magical powers.
  • Hamza Al-Ghamdi ("United 93," 2006 Film): A character based on one of the hijackers in the film that dramatizes the events of the 9/11 attacks.
  • "Hamza's Suitcase" (2018 Novel): A novel about a young boy's journey across war-torn Syria.
  • Hamza City (Iraq): A city in Hamza District, Al-Qādisiyyah Governorate, known for its location on the Diwaniya Channel branch of the Euphrates, approximately 25 km south of Al Diwaniyah and 175 km south of Baghdad.

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