About the name Hamza
Hamza honours a warrior remembered in Islamic tradition for bravery, and the name has carried that lion imagery for fourteen centuries. It is a genuine top-tier choice across the Arab world, Turkey and Pakistan while sitting far down the American charts, which makes it distinctive without being obscure.
Hamza is a boy name of Arabic origin, pronounced HAM-zuh. On the NameRarity scale it scores 66 out of 100, which places it in the rare band — recognisable but seldom used. Distinctive without needing to be spelled out twice. Its strongest period was the steadily rising.
Name facts at a glance
How popular is Hamza?
Hamza sits at approximately #640 in recent US rankings. Roughly 23 people per million carry it — about 1 in 43,478. In a school of 1,000 pupils you would expect not to find a single one.
Famous people named Hamza
- Hamza ibn Abd al-MuttalibUncle of the Prophet Muhammad, known as the Lion of God
Spellings and variants of Hamza
Names similar to Hamza
Hector
HEK-tor
Holding fast, steadfast defender
Yusuf
YOO-suf
God increases, He shall add
Hardik
HAR-dik
Heartfelt, sincere, from the heart
Hari
HUH-ree
The remover of sorrow; a principal name of Vishnu
Harvey
HAR-vee
Battle worthy, blazing iron
Kapil
KUH-pil
Tawny or reddish-brown, and the sage who founded the Samkhya school
Varun
VAH-roon
The Vedic god of water, oceans and cosmic order
Vijay
vih-JAY
Victory, conquest; an epithet of Arjuna
Hamza — frequently asked questions
What does the name Hamza mean?
Hamza means "Lion, strong and steadfast". It is a name of Arabic origin, most often given to a boy.
How do you pronounce Hamza?
Hamza is pronounced HAM-zuh, with 2 syllables.
How rare is the name Hamza?
Hamza scores 66 out of 100 on the NameRarity scale, which makes it rare. Roughly 1 in every 43,478 people carry it — about 23 per million.
What is the numerology number for Hamza?
Hamza carries the expression number 22, known as The Master Builder. Its soul urge number is 2 and its personality number is 2.
What is the lucky number and lucky colour for Hamza?
The lucky number for Hamza is 22 (with 4, 13, 31 also favourable), and its lucky colour is Antique Copper. The traditional lucky day is Saturday and the associated gemstone is Tiger's Eye.
Is Hamza a popular name?
Hamza currently sits around rank #640 in the United States, and its strongest period was the steadily rising.