Halima Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationha-LEE-ma / həˈliːməArabic; Swahili
Meaning
Arabic: gentle; Swahili: one who is kind
Historical & Cultural Background
Halima is a name of Arabic origin, commonly used in Muslim cultures. It is often associated with the qualities of gentleness and kindness. In Islamic tradition, Halima is notably linked to Halima Saadia, the foster mother of the Prophet Muhammad. The name is also popular in various African cultures, particularly in East Africa, where it carries similar meanings.
Trend Summary
Halima has seen a steady presence in the U.S. but remains less common than many other names.
Similar Names
Variants
- Halimah
- Halime
International Variants
- Halima (Arabic)
- Halima (Swahili)
Famous people named Halima
Halima Aden is a Somali-American model known for being the first hijab-wearing model to sign with a major modeling agency.
Halima Tayo is a Nigerian author recognized for her contributions to contemporary literature.
Fictional characters named Halima
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Halima was first seen in the United States in 1970. Halima has ranked as high as #1239 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in New York, California, Ohio, Texas, and Minnesota. In the past 5 years the name Halima has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Halima (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 19 | |
| CA | 13 | |
| VA | 10 | |
| OH | 9 | |
| TX | 9 | |
| NJ | 7 | |
| IL | 6 | |
| CO | 5 | |
| MN | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970 | 8 |
| 1971 | 9 |
| 1972 | 14 |
| 1973 | 14 |
| 1974 | 27 |
| 1975 | 21 |
| 1976 | 21 |
| 1977 | 28 |
| 1978 | 22 |
| 1979 | 22 |
| 1980 | 22 |
| 1981 | 13 |
| 1982 | 17 |
| 1983 | 11 |
| 1984 | 16 |
| 1985 | 12 |
| 1986 | 14 |
| 1987 | 10 |
| 1988 | 10 |
| 1989 | 17 |
| 1990 | 15 |
| 1991 | 22 |
| 1992 | 12 |
| 1993 | 18 |
| 1994 | 18 |
| 1995 | 24 |
| 1996 | 26 |
| 1997 | 25 |
| 1998 | 18 |
| 1999 | 33 |
| 2000 | 26 |
| 2001 | 39 |
| 2002 | 37 |
| 2003 | 35 |
| 2004 | 49 |
| 2005 | 46 |
| 2006 | 64 |
| 2007 | 50 |
| 2008 | 68 |
| 2009 | 65 |
| 2010 | 68 |
| 2011 | 54 |
| 2012 | 45 |
| 2013 | 52 |
| 2014 | 70 |
| 2015 | 73 |
| 2016 | 69 |
| 2017 | 76 |
| 2018 | 83 |
| 2019 | 87 |
| 2020 | 99 |
| 2021 | 101 |
| 2022 | 94 |
| 2023 | 98 |
| 2024 | 121 |