Halima
- Pronunciation
- [Ha-li-ma]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Swahili Name Meaning "Gentle, Humane, Kind."
- Origin
- African
Halima Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 2,208 baby girls have been named Halima. The name peaked in 2024 with 121 US births that year (rank #1683). In 2024, ranked #1683 nationally.
Top States for Halima
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Halima births are: New York (266), California (137), Ohio (109).
Other African-Origin Names Like Halima
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6-Letter Names Starting with H
Names with Halima's exact length and starting letter: Habiba, Hacket, Hadara, Haddad, Hadden.
Quick Facts About Halima
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halimah | Gentle; Patient; Mild-Tempered | Female | Arabic |
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Compare Halima to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Halima against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).