How Many People Are Named Halima?

Complete statistics for the name Halima: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Halima
Very Rare
Arabic

Halima means 'life' in Arabic and it's very rare, with only 1 in 151,448 Americans sharing this name. That's just 2,179 people today, making it truly unique. The name peaked in 2024 with 121 births, showing it's gaining popularity among younger folks.

~2,179
Living in US
1 in 151,448
Americans
2024
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Life
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Compassionate Resilient
8
Life Path Number

Life path number 8 represents power, authority, and success.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

469,681
Worldwide Bearers
#255
Global Rank
🇰🇪 Kenya
67,932
🇮🇶 Iraq
50,198
🇸🇩 Sudan
41,646
🇮🇩 Indonesia
37,780
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
26,372
🇴🇲 Oman
24,763
🇪🇹 Ethiopia
24,736
🇸🇾 Syria
22,510
🇨🇲 Cameroon
19,295
🇯🇴 Jordan
19,000

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
2,179 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 19
1,745
Would be under 30 (79%)
463
Would be 30–60 (21%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 2,208 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2024

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
92
Classic Feel
12
Modern Appeal
100
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Halima Through the Generations

Halima has seen a surge in popularity, especially among younger generations. With 1,745 under-30 and only 463 aged between 30 and 60, it's clear that Halima is a name for the modern era. Born in 2005, the oldest person named Halima is now 19, indicating that the name is relatively new and still on the rise.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 285
California 150
Ohio 118
Texas 84
Minnesota 48
Illinois 43
New Jersey 22
Pennsylvania 17
Washington 17
Virginia 16

✨ Similar Names to Halima

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Halima's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Halima

How Many People Have the Name Halima?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,179 people in the United States currently share the name Halima. That works out to roughly 1 in every 151,448 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Halima a Common or Rare Name?

Halima is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Halima Mean?

Halima means "life" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Halima in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Halima Most Popular?

The name Halima reached peak popularity in 2024, with 121 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Halima?

Approximately 2,179 people named Halima live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,208. That works out to roughly 1 in 151,448 Americans.

Is Halima a rare name?

Halima is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 151,448 Americans has this name.

What does the name Halima mean?

Halima means "life" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Halima more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Halima are male and 100% are female.

When was Halima most popular?

Halima peaked in 2024 with 121 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US2,179
All-Time Births2,208
1 in X1 in 151,448
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age19
Peak Year2024
World Rank#255
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.