The nameHalima
Halima is an Arabic girl's name meaning "gentle, patient".
- Girl's name
- Arabic
Meaning
Halima comes from the Arabic hilm, "gentleness, patience".
Origin
Arabic.
History
Halima al-Sa'diyya was the wet nurse of the Prophet Muhammad. In England and Wales the name reached 303rd in 2000.
Famous people named Halima
- Halima Aden, model
- Halimah Yacob, president of Singapore
Popularity of the name Halima
Halima in the United States
Halima was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 677 births over the decade, 31% of all recorded babies named Halima. Its rise began around 1972, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Halima in the United States were born before 2011, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 103 births a year on average, against 78 in the five years before.
Halima in the United Kingdom
Halima was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 1,192 births over the decade, 35% of all recorded babies named Halima. Half of all babies named Halima in the United Kingdom were born before 2011, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 127 births a year on average, against 110 in the five years before.
Halima in France
Sibling names for Halima
Names from the same generation as Halima, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Halima mean?
Halima comes from the Arabic hilm, "gentleness, patience".
What is the origin of the name Halima?
Arabic.
Is Halima a girl's or a boy's name?
Halima is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Halima?
In 2024, Halima was the 1682nd most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 121 births.
What are good sibling names for Halima?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Hafsa, Jannah, Khadija and Safiya for a sister, Ayman, Anas, Faris and Ayoub for a brother.
Who are famous people named Halima?
Halima Aden, model; Halimah Yacob, president of Singapore.