boy's name
Hossam
hoh-SAHM (Arabic)
- Origin Arabic
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 306
Hossam is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 7 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Hossam is a name of Arabic origin.
- Peaked in France in 1997, when 10 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in France.
- Today about 1 in 117,911 babies in France is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1986.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Hossam Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1980s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 20 |
| 1990s | 45 |
| 2000s | 70 |
| 2010s | 55 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 20 |
How Popular Is Hossam?
In 2025, Hossam was given to 5 babies in France. It is a rare choice.
Where Hossam Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Hossam
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Hossam Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Hossam over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Hossam
- Arabic hoh-SAHM
Sibling Names for Hossam
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Hossam — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Hossam
How popular is the name Hossam?
In 2025, Hossam was given to 5 babies in France. It is a rare choice.
Is Hossam a girl's or a boy's name?
Hossam is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Hossam?
Hossam has 2 syllables.
When was Hossam most popular?
Hossam peaked in 1997, when 10 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Hossam a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Hossam currently ranks #5,329 in France. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.