Gender: Male
Origin: Scottish
Meaning: Scottish name meaning 'supplanter' or 'one who replaces'.
Pronunciation: HAH-mish, /ˈhæmɪʃ/, HH AE M IH SH
Popularity Rank: #21,683
Derived from the Scottish Gaelic name Seumas, meaning 'supplanter' or 'one who replaces'. It is the Scottish version of the name James.
The name Hamish is of Scottish origin and means Scottish name meaning 'supplanter' or 'one who replaces'., Edge, Corner, Supplanter, He who Supplants, Similar to Jacob. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Hamish is commonly found in United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, and 52 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: HAH-mish
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈhæmɪʃ/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: HH AE M IH SH
HH: Pronounce as in "he" (HH IY)
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
SH: Pronounce as in "she" (SH IY)
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At NamesLook, the name Hamish is recorded 1,856 times globally, ranking it as the 21,683th most common name worldwide.
Hamish is most prevalent in United Kingdom, with 1,209 occurrences, making it the 1,001th most popular name in the country.
In United Kingdom, the name Hamish is found among 1 in every 453 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | #1,001 | 1 : 453 |
| Saudi Arabia | #17,535 | 1 : 24,102 |
| South Africa | #11,022 | 1 : 23,927 |
| United States of America | #18,517 | 1 : 20,327 |
| Canada | #5,930 | 1 : 6,186 |
| United Arab Emirates | #13,687 | 1 : 23,693 |
| France | #22,374 | 1 : 38,352 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Hamish from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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