Declining since 2020, #10,695 for boys today.
Popularity of Haleem since 1976
Babies named Haleem per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 20 |
| 1980s | 7 |
| 1990s | 32 |
| 2000s | 61 |
| 2010s | 69 |
| 2020s | 36 |
Meaning & origin
Haleem is an Arabic name rooted in the concept of patience and forbearance, qualities highly regarded in Islamic tradition. It has been in use in the United States since 1976, and its popularity peaked in 2021. In 2025, it ranked 10,695 nationally, with approximately 1 in every 284,679 newborn boys receiving the name. The name has seen a gradual decline since its peak year, reflecting a pattern of modest but sustained usage. Haleem is a straightforward transliteration of the Arabic original, and its variants Halim and Haleem appear with similar frequency. While not among the most common names, it carries strong cultural and religious resonance for Muslim families.
Haleem is a transliteration of the Arabic name حليم, derived from the root Ḥ-L-M, conveying patience, gentleness, and forbearance. It is one of the 99 names of God (al-Ḥalīm, 'the Forbearing') in Islam, and its use as a personal name reflects a virtue deeply valued in Muslim cultures. The name has been recorded in the United States since 1976.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Haleem
Names that share Haleem's style, for a brother or sister.
