UK boy's name
Halim
An Arabic masculine name meaning gentle, forbearing, or mild-tempered.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2022. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Halim is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Halim popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4789, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2004, with 6 births.
This profile covers 51 England and Wales registrations across 13 recorded years from 1999 to 2022. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 50% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 51 living people in the UK are called Halim. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2023 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Halim ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales in 2022, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2004, when 6 boys were registered as Halim.
- • About 51 living people in the UK are estimated to have Halim as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4789
2022
Births in 2022
3
Latest year
Peak year
2004
6 births
Estimated living
51
2026
Meaning
What does Halim mean?
The name Halim has its origins in the Arabic language and is derived from the word "hilm," which means gentleness, forbearance, or clemency. It is a name that has been used in various parts of the Middle East and the Islamic world for centuries.
One of the earliest known references to the name Halim can be found in the Qur'an, the holy book of Islam, where it is mentioned as one of the attributes of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). The Qur'an describes him as having a "hilm" or gentle and forbearing nature.
In the 7th century CE, there was a notable figure named Halim ibn Amr, who was a companion of the Prophet Muhammad and participated in several important battles during the early days of Islam. He is remembered for his bravery and devotion to the faith.
During the Abbasid Caliphate (750-1258 CE), there were several prominent individuals who bore the name Halim. One of them was Halim al-Muqtadir, a renowned Arabic scholar and poet who lived in the 9th century CE. He was known for his profound knowledge of literature and his contribution to the development of Arabic poetry.
In the 12th century CE, there was a famous Persian mystic and poet named Halim Yunus Emre, who is considered one of the most influential figures in the Sufi tradition. His poetry, which was written in the Turkish language, is celebrated for its spiritual depth and simplicity.
Another notable figure named Halim was Halim Pasha, an Ottoman statesman and Grand Vizier who lived in the 19th century CE. He played a crucial role in the implementation of the Tanzimat reforms, which aimed to modernize and westernize the Ottoman Empire.
Throughout history, the name Halim has been associated with individuals who embodied the traits of gentleness, patience, and wisdom – qualities that are deeply valued in many cultures and traditions.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Halim over time
The chart below shows babies named Halim registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1999 to 2022. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Halim, the clearest high point is 2004. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2022, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Halim by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Halim was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4789 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #4174 | 19 | 5 |
| 2000s | #2698 | 26 | 6 |
| 1990s | #2943 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Halim
- Harry 141,693
- Henry 65,177
- Harrison 45,958
- Harvey 35,648
- Harley 22,095
- Hugo 18,779
- Hayden 12,622
- Hunter 10,350
- Hudson 9,104
- Hamza 8,564
- Hassan 5,982
- Hasan 3,599
FAQ
Halim: questions and answers
How popular is the name Halim in the UK right now?
In 2022, Halim was ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Halim most popular?
The peak year on record was 2004, with 6 babies registered as Halim in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Halim?
An Arabic masculine name meaning gentle, forbearing, or mild-tempered.
How many people are called Halim in the UK?
A total of 51 babies have been registered as Halim across the 13 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.