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Haleemah

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Pronounced hah-LEE-mah /hɑˈli.mɑ/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Halima — from the Arabic, 'gentle; patient; mild; forbearing' (Halima, the foster mother of the Prophet)Low

In 30 seconds: Gentle; patient; mild: Haleemah spells Halima. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'hah-LEE-mah').
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Origin LowArabic
MeaningA spelling of Halima — from the Arabic, 'gentle; patient; mild; forbearing' (Halima, the foster mother of the Prophet)
U.S. rank (2024)#8092 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births13 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 105

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419792024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Haleemah is a spelling of Halima — from the Arabic, 'gentle; patient; mild; forbearing' (Halima, the foster mother of the Prophet). A lyrical, classic name (said 'hah-LEE-mah').

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare in this form, gentle-and-patient at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Halima means 'gentle; patient; mild; forbearing' in Arabic (Halima, the foster mother of the Prophet) — Haleemah is a spelling, lyrical and classic (said 'hah-LEE-mah').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Halima — Arabic etymology

Variations

HalimaHaleemaHalimah

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Haleemah mean?

Haleemah spells Halima — Arabic 'gentle; patient; mild; forbearing'.

How do you pronounce Haleemah?

It's said hah-LEE-mah /hɑˈli.mɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Haleemah a boy or girl name?

Haleemah is a girl's name.

How popular is Haleemah?

Haleemah is a very rare name in the U.S.

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