Halimah
Every Halimah since 1975 — 562 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Halimah
Halimah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,468 in 2025 with 23 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1975, 562 American babies have been named Halimah. Its peak came in 2025, when 23 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 Halimah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Halimah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 23 | #5,468 |
| 2024 | 16 | #7,049 |
| 2023 | 18 | #6,507 |
| 2022 | 16 | #7,092 |
| 2021 | 16 | #7,055 |
| 2020 | 17 | #6,736 |
| 2019 | 13 | #8,289 |
| 2018 | 14 | #7,905 |
| 2017 | 16 | #7,214 |
| 2016 | 14 | #8,150 |
| 2015 | 7 | #13,514 |
| 2014 | 12 | #9,181 |
| 2013 | 13 | #8,750 |
| 2012 | 9 | #11,609 |
| 2011 | 12 | #9,363 |
| 2010 | 13 | #8,900 |
| 2009 | 19 | #6,904 |
| 2008 | 14 | #8,673 |
| 2007 | 14 | #8,697 |
| 2006 | 18 | #6,965 |
| 2005 | 13 | #8,509 |
| 2004 | 11 | #9,476 |
| 2003 | 11 | #9,281 |
| 2002 | 12 | #8,469 |
| 2001 | 14 | #7,457 |
| 2000 | 13 | #7,737 |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | 9 | #8,734 |
| 1985 | 7 | #8,655 |
| 1980 | 7 | #8,446 |
| 1975 | 5 | #9,562 |
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| 1885 | — | — |
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Famous people named Halimah
- Halimah bint Abi Dhuayb Politician · 550–629
- Halimah Yacob Politician · b. 1954
- Halimah Nakaayi Athlete · b. 1994
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Halimah in 2025?
Halimah ranked #5,468 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 23 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Halimah?
562 babies have been named Halimah in the United States since 1975, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Halimah most popular?
Halimah peaked in 2025, when 23 newborns received the name.
Is Halimah a boy or girl name?
Halimah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Halimah rising or falling?
Halimah is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Halimah?
Well-known people named Halimah include Halimah bint Abi Dhuayb (politician), Halimah Yacob (politician), Halimah Nakaayi (athlete).