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Halimah

female

Meaning

"Gentle; Forbearing"

Halimah derives from Arabic roots conveying forbearance and gentleness, historically used for women across many Muslim-majority societies.

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Popularity History of Halimah

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#7020Ranked nationally
SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Halimah did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
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no national rank in 2024

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Halimah Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Halimah.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Halimah

Browse every Namylab list page that currently includes Halimah, from meaning and origin collections to letter, syllable, and themed baby name lists.

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Quick Facts

OriginArabic
Syllables3
Length7 letters

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