Halimah Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Arabic
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Halimah means 'gentle' or 'kind-hearted'.
Meaning of the Name Halimah
Halimah is an Arabic name that means 'gentle', 'kind-hearted', or 'patient'. It is derived from the Arabic word 'halim', which means 'forbearing' or 'clement'. The name Halimah has a beautiful and positive connotation, representing someone who has a calm and patient nature. It is commonly given to girls in Muslim cultures as a way to express the desired qualities of forbearance and kindness.
Popularity of the Name Halimah
The popularity for the name Halimah peaked in popularity in the year 2009 with 19 births, which ranked number 11,724 out of 32,263 unique names for that year. Halimah had the most female births in 2009 with 19, which ranked number 6,804 out of 20,192 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Halimah has increased sharply over the last ten years from 9 births to 16 births, an increase of 77.78%. Among females, Halimah has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 9 births to 16 births, an increase of 77.78%.
Nationwide Popularity of Halimah
- 20 Year Trend of Halimah: 33.33%
- 10 Year Trend of Halimah: 77.78%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Halimah: 77.78%
Popularity of Halimah by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Halimah. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Halimah in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Halimah is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Halimah
- Total Births of Halimah: 17 (5.92%)
- Female Births of Halimah: 17 (5.92%)
Given the upward trend of Halimah over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 5.92% increase in total births, for a total of 17 births in 2024. For Females, births for Halimah have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 17 female births in 2024, an increase of 5.92%.