Hesham is of Arabic origin, meaning 'fortunate' or 'lucky'. It's a masculine given name often used in Middle Eastern countries such as Egypt and Saudi Arabia. In the West, Hesham has gained popularity due to its unique sound and distinctiveness. The name Hesham consists of three syllables and ends with a hard 'h' sound, giving it a strong and assertive finish. It is also sometimes spelled as Hashem or Hicham, but the most common spelling is Hesham.
The name Hesham has seen a significant increase in popularity since the late 70s, peaking around the mid-80s with the highest number of births recorded in 1983 (15). It maintained moderate popularity until the late 90s when it started to decline, with a noticeable dip in the early 2000s. Since then, it has shown slight fluctuations but overall, its usage has stabilized at around half the peak years' numbers.