Halimah Girl

Popularity: #934 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Pronunciationha-LEE-mah / hɑːˈliː.mə

Arabic; Swahili

Meaning

Arabic: gentle; Swahili: one who is kind

Historical & Cultural Background

Halimah is derived from the Arabic root 'h-l-m', which conveys the idea of gentleness and forbearance. It is a name that has historical significance in Islamic culture, as Halimah was the name of the foster mother of the Prophet Muhammad. In Swahili-speaking regions, the name is appreciated for its positive connotations of kindness and gentleness. The name is used in various cultures, reflecting a blend of Islamic and African influences.

Trend Summary

Halimah has seen a steady presence in various communities, particularly among those with Islamic heritage.

Similar Names

HalaHanaHalimHaniyaHanafiHalina

Variants

  • Halima
  • Halimah

International Variants

  • Halima (Arabic)
  • Halimah (Swahili)

Famous people named Halimah

Halimah Yacob is a Singaporean politician who has served as the President of Singapore since 2017.

Halimah Al-Amin is a notable author known for her contributions to children's literature.

Fictional characters named Halimah

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Sibling Suggestions

AminaFatimaZainabLaylaSamira

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Halimah was first seen in the United States in 1975. Halimah has ranked as high as #1359 nationally, which occurred in 2009, and has been most popular in New York, New Jersey, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Halimah has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Halimah (2023)

StateBirthsShare
TX 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19755
19778
19787
19798
19807
198110
198210
19839
19845
19857
19885
198918
19909
199111
19927
199310
199410
199610
199712
199813
199913
200013
200114
200212
200311
200411
200513
200618
200714
200814
200919
201013
201112
20129
201313
201412
20157
201614
201716
201814
201913
202017
202116
202216
202318
202416