Halima is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #1948 in 2021 with 101 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2024 with 121 births ranking #1683. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 288.5%. In 2021, approximately 1 in every 16,235 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.