Halim

Halim is a boy's name of Arabic origin meaning “gentle.” In 2024 it was given to 8 boys in the United States.

Halim at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic
Meaning
“gentle”

About the name Halim

Halim belongs to the Muslim & Arabic tradition. Its meaning — “gentle” — is the sense carried by its Arabic roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Halim first appears in Social Security records in 1975. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #4685 in 1981, and in 2024 8 babies received the name — 236 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Halim in US records

First recorded (US)
1975
Best US rank
#4685 in 1981
Peak year
2016
Babies named Halim in 2024
8
Total since 1880
236

Halim in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1999
Best rank
#2304 in 2004
Babies named Halim in 2025
4
Total since 1996
55

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Halim mean?

Halim means “gentle” in its Arabic roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Halim a boy or girl name?

Halim is a boy name. In 2024, 8 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Halim?

Halim comes from the Muslim & Arabic tradition.

How popular is the name Halim?

Halim first appears in US records in 1975. Its best-ever ranking was #4685 in 1981, and 8 babies were given the name in 2024.

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