Hamid

Meaning of Hamid

Hamid is a masculine given name originating from the Arabic root ḥ-m-d, meaning “praiseworthy,” commonly used across the Middle East, North Africa and South Asia, and rendered in Persian as HAH-meed (/ˈhæmid/). Its historical bearers span from the medieval Sufi scholar Hamid al-Din to contemporary figures like Afghan leader Hamid Karzai, lending the name a dignified aura. In the United States, Hamid has maintained a modest yet stable presence in birth rankings since the early 1960s—typically hovering around the 800–900 range and peaking at 727 in 1989—never a runaway bestseller, yet consistent enough to avoid utter anonymity (which some might regard as a discreet triumph). With its succinct form, transparent meaning and subtle international resonance, Hamid presents families with a choice that balances classical roots and contemporary relevance.