Hamish Name Meaning & Origin
/HAM-ish/Hamish is most likely a name of Scottish origin.
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Name Origin
Scottish, derived from the name James, popular in Scotland and among English-speaking populations.
Name Ethnicity & Nationality
These estimates show the cultural and national origins most closely associated with this name. They describe the name, not an individual's identity.
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Scottish (Celtic) 60% -
Australian (Anglo-Celtic) 30% -
New Zealander (Anglo-Celtic) 10%
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Name Details
- First Name: Hamish
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Male
Popularity Trend
In 2025, 14 boys in the US were named Hamish.
Growth of the name Hamish in the US (SSA Data):
Hamish Numerology
Numerology is provided for entertainment only and is not scientific.
Soul Urge Number: 4
People with this name tend to be: Hard-working, practical and grounded.
Sources & Methodology
US popularity data comes from the Social Security Administration. Origin and ethnicity estimates are generated from name patterns and cultural distributions using AI-assisted analysis.
These results are estimates, not definitive genealogical findings. Learn more about our methodology.