Halimah
- Pronunciation
- [Ha-li-mah]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Gentle; Patient; Mild-Tempered
- Origin
- Arabic
Halimah Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 539 baby girls have been named Halimah. The name peaked in 2009 with 19 US births that year (rank #6903). In 2024, ranked #7020 nationally — 117 places below its 2009 peak.
Top States for Halimah
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Halimah births are: New York (11), New Jersey (6), Texas (5).
Other Arabic-Origin Names Like Halimah
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7-Letter Names Starting with H
Names with Halimah's exact length and starting letter: Habibah, Hackett, Hadarah, Hadiyah, Hadrian.
Quick Facts About Halimah
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halima | Swahili Name Meaning "Gentle, Humane, Kind." | Female | African |
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Compare Halimah to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Halimah against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).