Girl nameCurrently #7,020 in the USRising
Halimah
3 syllablesPeak year: 20097 lettersStarts with H
Meaning & origin
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Halimah's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Halimah |
|---|---|
| 1975 | 5 |
| 1977 | 8 |
| 1978 | 7 |
| 1979 | 8 |
| 1980 | 7 |
| 1981 | 10 |
| 1982 | 10 |
| 1983 | 9 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1985 | 7 |
| 1988 | 5 |
| 1989 | 18 |
| 1990 | 9 |
| 1991 | 11 |
| 1992 | 7 |
| 1993 | 10 |
| 1994 | 10 |
| 1996 | 10 |
| 1997 | 12 |
| 1998 | 13 |
| 1999 | 13 |
| 2000 | 13 |
| 2001 | 14 |
| 2002 | 12 |
| 2003 | 11 |
| 2004 | 11 |
| 2005 | 13 |
| 2006 | 18 |
| 2007 | 14 |
| 2008 | 14 |
| 2009 | 19 |
| 2010 | 13 |
| 2011 | 12 |
| 2012 | 9 |
| 2013 | 13 |
| 2014 | 12 |
| 2015 | 7 |
| 2016 | 14 |
| 2017 | 16 |
| 2018 | 14 |
| 2019 | 13 |
| 2020 | 17 |
| 2021 | 16 |
| 2022 | 16 |
| 2023 | 18 |
| 2024 | 16 |
Halimah through the decades
- Halimah peaked in 2009, when 19 babies were named Halimah in the US.
- The 2020s were Halimah's strongest decade, averaging 17 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Halimah has risen 7% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Halimah currently ranks #7,020 in the US and is on the rise.