Halima
Borrowed from Arabic حَلِيمَة (ḥalīma).
Every Halima since 1970 — 2,310 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Halima
Halima is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #1,902 in 2025 with 102 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1970, 2,310 American babies have been named Halima. Its peak came in 2024, when 121 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Halima stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Halima year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 102 | #1,902 |
| 2024 | 121 | #1,689 |
| 2023 | 98 | #2,008 |
| 2022 | 94 | #2,058 |
| 2021 | 101 | #1,949 |
| 2020 | 99 | #1,929 |
| 2019 | 87 | #2,147 |
| 2018 | 83 | #2,228 |
| 2017 | 76 | #2,389 |
| 2016 | 69 | #2,575 |
| 2015 | 73 | #2,484 |
| 2014 | 70 | #2,543 |
| 2013 | 52 | #3,140 |
| 2012 | 45 | #3,551 |
| 2011 | 54 | #3,103 |
| 2010 | 68 | #2,653 |
| 2009 | 65 | #2,763 |
| 2008 | 68 | #2,701 |
| 2007 | 50 | #3,349 |
| 2006 | 64 | #2,767 |
| 2005 | 46 | #3,332 |
| 2004 | 49 | #3,145 |
| 2003 | 35 | #3,903 |
| 2002 | 37 | #3,617 |
| 2001 | 39 | #3,441 |
| 2000 | 26 | #4,574 |
| 1995 | 24 | #4,262 |
| 1990 | 15 | #5,924 |
| 1985 | 12 | #5,779 |
| 1980 | 22 | #3,647 |
| 1975 | 21 | #3,317 |
| 1970 | 8 | #5,998 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Halima mean?
Borrowed from Arabic حَلِيمَة (ḥalīma).
How popular is the name Halima in 2025?
Halima ranked #1,902 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 102 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Halima?
2,310 babies have been named Halima in the United States since 1970, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Halima most popular?
Halima peaked in 2024, when 121 newborns received the name.
Is Halima a boy or girl name?
Halima is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Halima rising or falling?
Halima is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.