Hykeem is of African origin, specifically from Swahili, and means "wise one". It's pronounced as /haɪˈkiːm/. This name gained popularity in the United States during the late 20th century but remains relatively uncommon elsewhere.
The name Hykeem experienced a significant rise in popularity between 1989 and 1992, with a peak of 23 births in 1989 and consistently high numbers until 1993. However, it saw a gradual decline afterward, reaching a low of 5 births in both 2011 and 2020. The total number of births recorded over this period is 309.