Halima is a moderately popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #335 in 2025 with 129 recorded births. This places Halima in the top 4% of ranked UK girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Moderately Popular. The name reached its all-time peak in 2012 with 149 births ranking #328. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 51.8%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 1,963 girls born was named Halima. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Halima is a graceful Arabic name meaning gentle or patient. It feels calm, dignified, and quietly strong.
The name has long-standing use across Muslim communities and is especially respected through Halimah al-Sa'diyah in Islamic tradition. Its emotional tone is one of its greatest strengths.