Halima is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #3349 in 2007 with 50 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2024 with 121 births ranking #1683. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 92.3%. In 2007, approximately 1 in every 38,449 girls born was named Halima. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
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.