girl's name
Halimah
hah-LEE-mah (Arabic)
- Origin Arabic
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 1,496
Halimah is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 23 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Halimah is a name of Arabic origin.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2012, when 50 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 19,516 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Halimah Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 69 |
| 2000s | 324 |
| 2010s | 314 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 192 |
How Popular Is Halimah?
In 2025, Halimah was given to 27 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Where Halimah Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Halimah
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Halimah Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Halimah over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Halimah
- Arabic hah-LEE-mah
Sibling Names for Halimah
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Halimah — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Halimah
How popular is the name Halimah?
In 2025, Halimah was given to 27 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Is Halimah a girl's or a boy's name?
Halimah is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Halimah?
Halimah has 3 syllables.
When was Halimah most popular?
Halimah peaked in 2012, when 50 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Halimah a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Halimah currently ranks #1,218 in England and Wales. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.