Boy
Hamza
strong, steadfast, lion
About Hamza
Strong. Dignified. Timeless. Hamza commands attention while maintaining an understated elegance that never feels ostentatious. This name has deep historical roots and continues to thrive in contemporary settings across multiple continents. Hamza possesses a robust phonetic quality—the initial consonant and compact structure create an impression of strength and reliability. Parents choosing Hamza often appreciate its cultural richness combined with global accessibility. The name works seamlessly in both formal and informal contexts, adapting to whatever environment your son finds himself in. Hamza has the advantage of being widely recognized yet never trendy, meaning it won't feel dated as years pass. It's a name that grows beautifully with its bearer, suitable for a young child, a teenager finding his identity, and an adult establishing his career. The brevity of Hamza makes it easy to spell and pronounce, while its substantive feel ensures it's taken seriously.
Popularity of the Name Hamza
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | #945 | #159 | #388 | ||
| 1999 | #819 | #142 | #353 | #333 | |
| 2000 | #794 | #138 | #361 | #339 | |
| 2001 | #714 | #137 | #454 | #273 | |
| 2002 | #760 | #144 | #279 | #277 | |
| 2003 | #736 | #145 | #395 | #251 | |
| 2004 | #733 | #156 | #570 | #248 | |
| 2005 | #727 | #164 | #356 | #262 | |
| 2006 | #742 | #172 | #448 | #272 | |
| 2007 | #722 | #175 | #391 | #233 | |
| 2008 | #763 | #176 | #498 | #234 | |
| 2009 | #707 | #173 | #502 | #245 | |
| 2010 | #758 | #199 | #384 | #250 | |
| 2011 | #765 | #203 | #665 | #268 | |
| 2012 | #662 | #210 | #579 | #242 | |
| 2013 | #657 | #214 | #651 | #248 | |
| 2014 | #621 | #221 | #569 | #255 | |
| 2015 | #616 | #206 | #523 | #264 | |
| 2016 | #569 | #215 | #399 | #210 | |
| 2017 | #635 | #223 | #384 | #236 | |
| 2018 | #613 | #220 | #511 | #253 | |
| 2019 | #652 | #216 | #425 | #253 | |
| 2020 | #660 | #224 | #556 | #250 | |
| 2021 | #648 | #209 | #380 | #261 | |
| 2022 | #604 | #208 | #349 | #377 | #212 |
| 2023 | #557 | #185 | #355 | #368 | #216 |
| 2024 | #527 | #181 | #478 | #180 | |
| 2025 | #541 | #141 | #267 | #148 | |
| 1997 | #162 | #325 | |||
| 1996 | #398 | #391 | |||
| 1991 | #749 | ||||
| 1992 | #494 | ||||
| 1993 | #568 | ||||
| 1994 | #422 | ||||
| 1995 | #396 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Hamza
- Hamzah
- Hamzeh
- Hamsa
Names Similar to Hamza
Nicknames for Hamza
- Ham
- Za
- Hammy
- HZ
Famous People Named Hamza
| Hamza Ali Abbasi | Pakistani actor and filmmaker |
| Hamza bin Laden | Son of Osama bin Laden |
| Hamza Mendyl | Moroccan professional footballer |
| Hamza Namira | Egyptian singer and songwriter |
| Hamza Robertson | British Muslim singer and songwriter |
| Hamza Yusuf | American Islamic scholar and educator |
| Hamza al-Ghamdi | One of the hijackers in the September 11 attacks |
| Hamza Akram Qawwal | Pakistani Qawwali singer |
| Hamza Hamzaoğlu | Turkish football coach and former player |
| Hamza Choudhury | English professional footballer |
| Hamza El Din | Nubian-American musician and composer |
| Hamza Labeid | Sudanese footballer |
| Hamza Méndez | Uruguayan basketball player |
| Hamza Rafia | Tunisian professional footballer |
| Hamza Barry | Gambian professional footballer |
| Hamza Mathlouthi | Tunisian professional footballer |
| Hamza Riahi | Tunisian footballer |
| Hamza Kombich | Kenyan middle-distance runner |
| Hamza Shehbaz Sharif | Pakistani politician |
| Hamza al-Mustapha | Nigerian Army officer |
Characters Named Hamza
| Hamza bin Abdul Muttalib | Character in the video game "Assassin's Creed Revelations" |
| Hamza Rashid | Character in the TV series "The Night Of" |