Boy
Hamzah
strong, steadfast
About Hamzah
Strong consonants frame this distinctive choice, creating a name with undeniable presence and character. The sound itself conveys determination and resilience, qualities many parents hope to instill in their sons. This name stands confidently on its own, requiring no nickname or abbreviation, though it offers flexibility if desired. Boys bearing this name often develop natural leadership abilities and carry themselves with quiet dignity. The double consonant ending gives it a sophisticated edge that grows more distinguished with age. Consider how this name commands attention without being loud, makes a statement without being trendy, and offers your son an identity that's both memorable and meaningful. It's a choice that reflects thoughtfulness and cultural richness, setting the foundation for a strong personal identity.
Popularity of the Name Hamzah
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United Kingdom | Canada | |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | #295 | |
| 1998 | #244 | |
| 1999 | #238 | |
| 2000 | #215 | #880 |
| 2001 | #218 | #961 |
| 2002 | #215 | #938 |
| 2003 | #252 | #985 |
| 2004 | #349 | #991 |
| 2005 | #350 | #858 |
| 2006 | #465 | |
| 2007 | #424 | |
| 2008 | #450 | #869 |
| 2009 | #506 | |
| 2010 | #481 | |
| 2011 | #613 | |
| 2012 | #636 | |
| 2013 | #585 | |
| 2014 | #733 | |
| 2015 | #715 | |
| 2016 | #709 | |
| 2017 | #757 | |
| 2018 | #973 | |
| 2019 | #666 | |
| 2021 | #696 | |
| 2022 | #767 | |
| 2024 | #759 | |
| 2025 | #857 |
Top names by country: United Kingdom · Canada
Variations of Name Hamzah
Names Similar to Hamzah
Nicknames for Hamzah
- Ham
- Hamzy
- Zah
Famous People Named Hamzah
| Hamzah Abbasi | Pakistani actor and director |
| Hamzah Fansuri | Renowned Malay-Indonesian Sufi poet |
| Hamzah Haz | Indonesian politician |
| Hamzah Idris | Malaysian footballer |
| Hamzah Thayeb | Indonesian musician and composer |
| Hamzah Hamzah | Indonesian badminton player |
| Hamzah Aljahmi | Libyan footballer |
| Hamzah Abu Samah | Malaysian singer |
| Hamzah Saleh | Nigerian journalist and entrepreneur |
| Hamzah Kashgari | Saudi poet and columnist |
| Hamzah Ali Ben Ali | Bahraini footballer |
| Hamzah Sheibani | British entrepreneur |
| Hamzah Al-Mustapha | Nigerian Army officer |
| Hamzah bin Laden | Son of Osama bin Laden |
| Hamzah ibn Nasser | Omani footballer |
| Hamzah Driouch | Moroccan middle-distance runner |
| Hamzah Farouk | Singaporean actor |
| Hamzah Al-Jahmi | Libyan weightlifter |
| Hamzah Marbella | Filipino footballer |
Characters Named Hamzah
| Hamzah Ahmed | Character in the novel "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini |
| Hamzah Sharif | Character in the TV series "Prison Break" |
| Hamzah Malik | Character in the movie "American Sniper" |
| Hamzah Aziz | Character in the TV series "Quantico" |
| Hamzah Qureshi | Character in the novel "Exit West" by Mohsin Hamid |
| Hamzah Al-Jahmi | Character in the video game "Call of Duty - Modern Warfare" |
| Hamzah Farooq | Character in the TV series "The Bold and the Beautiful" |
| Hamzah Rahman | Character in the movie "Four Lions" |
| Hamzah Khalil | Character in the TV series "Homeland" |
| Hamzah Abu-Rawi | Character in the novel "My Name is Red" by Orhan Pamuk |
| Hamzah Al-Ghamdi | Character in the movie "United 93" |
| Hamzah Nassari | Character in the TV series "Tyrant" |
| Hamzah Attar | Character in the TV series "Empire" |
| Hamzah bin Laden | Character in various fictional works related to terrorism and espionage |
| Hamzah Aswad | Character in the novel "The Bamboo Stalk" by Saud Alsanousi |
| Hamzah Haroon | Character in the TV series "The Looming Tower" |
| Hamzah Mansoor | Character in the TV series "Bodyguard" |
| Hamzah Karim | Character in the novel "Ten Thousand Saints" by Eleanor Henderson |
| Hamzah Salim | Character in the TV series "The State" |
| Hamzah Naderi | Character in the movie "Lone Survivor" |