Boy name · Arabic
Hamza
Name meaning, origin and popularity
: lionHamza is a boy's name that comes from Arabic and means "lion". It is used in Turkish.
- Meaning
- Lion
- Origin
- Arabic
- Gender
- Boy
- Say it
- HAHM-zah (Turkish)
Meaning and origin of Hamza
As a boy's name, Hamza comes from Arabic and means "lion". It is used in Turkish.
In Turkish, say HAHM-zah. Respellings are a guide; accents vary by region.
Meanings come from published name dictionaries, led by Behind the Name. How we research names
Hamza on Nomezo lists
What our editors wrote about Hamza on 2 lists.
“Lion, from a root meaning strong; the name of the Prophet's uncle.”
From Arabic names, arabic boy names
“Lion; Arabic. The Prophet's brave uncle. Say HAHM-zah”
From Turkish names, popular Turkish boy names
How popular is Hamza?
- US rank in 2025
- #541
- 556 babies, 326 per million boys
- Best rank
- #527 in 2024
- 565 babies that year
- Babies since 1977
- At least 10,573
- Years with under 5 are not listed
| 1880s | 0 per million |
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| 1890s | 0 per million |
| 1900s | 0 per million |
| 1910s | 0 per million |
| 1920s | 0 per million |
| 1930s | 0 per million |
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| 1960s | 0 per million |
| 1970s | 1 per million |
| 1980s | 8 per million |
| 1990s | 44 per million |
| 2000s | 135 per million |
| 2010s | 209 per million |
| 2020s | 283 per million |
| Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #569 | #635 | #613 | #652 | #660 | #648 | #604 | #557 | #527 | #541 |
Source: US Social Security Administration baby-name data, 1880 to 2025, as published in 2026. Each spelling is counted separately, a name given to fewer than 5 babies of one sex in a year is left out, and few people born before 1937 have records, which is why the chart shows babies per million rather than raw counts.
Other forms of Hamza
The same name in other languages and spellings, with the same meaning and origin.
- AsadLion (Arabic, boy)
- HaidarLion (Arabic, boy)
- HaiderLion (Arabic, boy)
- LaythLion (Arabic, boy)
Names spelled like Hamza
One or two letters apart, but from a different root: they look alike without sharing a meaning.
- HamidPraiseworthy, commendable (Arabic, boy)
- HamdyPraise (Arabic, boy)
- HanzoHalf and hide (depends on kanji) (Japanese, boy)
Names with a similar meaning
- LeoA lion (Latin, boy)
- LeonA lion (Greek, boy)
- LeonardoBrave lion (Germanic, boy)
- ArielLion of God (Hebrew, boy)
- AriA lion (Hebrew, boy)
- AriellaLion of God (Hebrew, girl)
- ArielleLion of God (Hebrew, girl)
- LeanderLion man (Greek, boy)
- LennartBrave lion (Germanic, boy)
- LeonardBrave lion (Germanic, boy)
- LeonidasSon of the lion (Greek, boy)
- LionelLittle lion (Latin, boy)
- SherLion (Persian, boy)
- AlparslanBrave lion (Turkish, boy)
- AryehLion (Hebrew, boy)
Middle names for Hamza
Picked from our middle-name lists with a different first letter and a longer length, so the full name flows.
More boy names from Arabic
- AliHigh, exalted (Arabic, boy)
- AbdullahServant of God (Arabic, boy)
- AhmadMost praiseworthy (Arabic, boy)
- AzizPowerful, respected, beloved (Arabic, boy)
- HassanHandsome, good (Arabic, boy)
- MansurVictorious (Arabic, boy)
- MuhammadPraised, praiseworthy (Arabic, boy)
- NoorLight, radiance (Arabic, unisex)
- AdelJust, fair (Arabic, boy)
- AmirPrince, commander (Arabic, boy)
- FalakCelestial sphere, sky (Arabic, unisex)
- FaridUnique, matchless (Arabic, boy)
- FirdausParadise (Arabic, unisex)
- HabibBeloved, darling (Arabic, boy)
- HadiGuide, leader (Arabic, boy)
- HilalCrescent moon (Arabic, unisex)
- KabirGreat (Arabic, boy)
- KamalPerfection (Arabic, boy)
Hamza: common questions
What does the name Hamza mean?
Hamza comes from Arabic and means "lion".
Is Hamza a boy or girl name?
Hamza is mainly a boy's name.
Where does the name Hamza come from?
Hamza comes from Arabic and means "lion". Today it is used in Turkish.
How do you pronounce Hamza?
In Turkish, say HAHM-zah. Pronunciation can vary between languages and regions.
How popular is the name Hamza?
Hamza ranked #541 in the US in 2025, with 556 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
What are other forms of Hamza?
Forms of Hamza with the same meaning and origin include Asad (Arabic), Haidar (Arabic), Haider (Arabic) and Layth (Arabic).
What middle names go with Hamza?
Middle names that flow well with Hamza include Andrew, Constantine, Dennis, Drake and Fletcher. A different first letter and a contrasting length usually sound best.