Halimah
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Halimah is an Arabic name meaning “gentle”. It is a rare name, overwhelmingly used for girls, with 100% female usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Halimah
Halimah is a beautiful girl's name of Arabic origin, meaning "gentle," "patient," or "mild." It embodies qualities of calmness, forbearance, and grace. The name holds significant historical and religious importance in Islam, as Halimah bint Abi Dhuayb was the foster mother of the Prophet Muhammad. Her gentle and nurturing character is revered, making the name a symbol of kindness and wisdom.
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Gender Usage of the Name Halimah
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Halimah is overwhelmingly used as a name for girls. Approximately 100% of recorded bearers are female. This classification is supported by a large number of recorded bearers.
Popularity of the Name Halimah
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Halimah is listed under Rare Girl Names worldwide. Its popularity varies considerably across the available regional markets, with the strongest usage in United Kingdom.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Rare | 1 in every 4.96M births |
| United Kingdom | Common | 1 in every 54K births |
| Canada | Common | 1 in every 245K births |
| Australia | Rare | 1 in every 13.0M births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Halimah ranked #2,329 on the Popular Girls’ Names Worldwide List (2025). This year the name appears in the official list for this region after being absent in the prior official year. Newly recorded in the latest official lists, Halimah shows early signs of usage.
Historically, its best recorded position was #1,816 in 2000. Its lowest recorded position was #6,942 in 1991. Over the last 6 years (2019–2025) the name rose 735 places (from #3,064 to #2,329).
Characteristics of the Name Halimah
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- Namedary
- Syllables
- 3 syllables — Three-Syllable Girl Names
- Length
- 7 letters — Long Girl Names
- Starts with
- H — Girl Names Starting with H
- Ends with
- h — Girl Names Ending in “h”
Name AestheticMethodology
Halimah maintains a three-syllablestress-second tempo that feels breathy and calm. It is identified with Halimah bint Abi Dhuayb, who is recognized as the foster mother of the Prophet Muhammad. Its phonetic lightness supports a Soft & Gentle aesthetic.
Middle Names For Halimah
Middle names used with HalimahMethodology
Halimah is most frequently used with these girl middle names: Halimah Adarra · Halimah Andrena · Halimah Khadijah · Halimah Imani · Halimah Lucille
Middle name suggestions for HalimahMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Halimah is most frequently associated with girl middle names that have Strong stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “m”.
Examples: Halimah Moore · Halimah Mills · Halimah Marsh · Halimah Marks · Halimah Moose. View all 101 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Halimah
Sound Like Halimah Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Halima · Haleema · Haleemah · View all 11 names
Spelled Like Halimah Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Halima · Haleemah
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Helen · Heather · Hannah · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Halimah Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Patricia · Linda · Barbara · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Jennifer · Barbara · Margaret · View all Top 100 names
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How to Spell Halimah in ASL
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