Halimah
3 countries#1007 in England & Wales, 2021Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Halimah was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
790 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 2012 with 50 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
787 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #1007 · peaked in 2012 with 50 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
562 births recorded 1975–2025 · currently #5410 · peaked in 2025 with 23 births
Most common in: New York, Texas, New Jersey
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
3 births recorded 2021–2021 · peaked in 2021 with 3 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
England & Wales rank history
Halimah’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | #702 | — |
| 2003 | #699 | ↑3 |
| 2004 | #840 | ↓141 |
| 2005 | #866 | ↓26 |
| 2006 | #928 | ↓62 |
| 2007 | #1050 | ↓122 |
| 2008 | #1093 | ↓43 |
| 2009 | #1325 | ↓232 |
| 2010 | #1013 | ↑312 |
| 2011 | #1096 | ↓83 |
| 2012 | #779 | ↑317 |
| 2013 | #1075 | ↓296 |
| 2014 | #1411 | ↓336 |
| 2015 | #1033 | ↑378 |
| 2016 | #1057 | ↓24 |
| 2017 | #1457 | ↓400 |
| 2018 | #1343 | ↑114 |
| 2019 | #1063 | ↑280 |
| 2020 | #792 | ↑271 |
| 2021 | #1007 | ↓215 |
Frequently asked questions about Halimah
Is Halimah a popular name?
Yes — Halimah currently ranks #1007 among girls’ names in England & Wales as of 2021, based on official birth records.
Is Halimah more common for boys or girls?
Halimah is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official England & Wales birth data.
When was Halimah most popular?
Halimah peaked in 2012 in England & Wales, with 50 recorded births that year.
Is Halimah rising or falling in popularity?
In England & Wales, Halimah’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #1755 in 1996 to #1007 in 2021.
How many babies have been named Halimah?
At least 1,352 babies have been recorded with the name Halimah across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Halimah popular in more than one country?
Yes — Halimah appears in official birth records in 3 countries: England & Wales, United States, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Halimah?
Based on real 2021 ranking data in England & Wales, names ranked closest to Halimah include Gretta, Hailyn, Imari, Jaiyana.
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