US Popularity:12258
Origin:Arabic
Meaning:Gentle, mild-mannered
Halimah is a girl’s name of Arabic origin. Also spelled Halima, Halime, and Halimeh, this pretty name means “gentle” and “mild-mannered.” If your little one already has a sweet and tranquil disposition, this could be the perfect name for them! Halimah al-Sa'diyah was the Prophet Muhammad’s foster mother. Other famous bearers include a sixth-century princess of the Ghassan kingdom, and a former sultana of the Anjouan sultanate in the Comoro Islands. More recently, it was brought into the spotlight by Somali-American model Halima Aden.

Halimah Name Popularity Data

U.S. Births

Overall:Halimah is currently #12258 in U.S. births
Girl:Halimah is currently #9379 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#12258
in 2022
- 97
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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