Abdulhalim
A masculine Arabic name meaning "The servant of the Gracious One".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Abdulhalim. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Abdulhalim today is around 26 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Abdulhalim births was 2000 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Abdulhalim. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Abdulhalim with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Abdulhalim. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2000
5 babies that year
Average age
26
years old
2000 SSA rank
#10,359
Tracked since 2000
Popularity
Abdulhalim: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Abdulhalim by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Abdulhalim during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Abdulhalim
Abdulhalim is a masculine given name of Arabic origin, derived from the combination of the words "Abdul" meaning "servant" and "Halim" meaning "forbearing" or "gentle". This name can be traced back to the early days of Islam and the Arabic-speaking world.
The name Abdulhalim has its roots in the Islamic tradition, as it is one of the names attributed to Allah (God) in the Quran, the holy book of Islam. The name Halim is mentioned in the Quran, describing Allah as "the Clement, the Forbearing" (Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 235).
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Abdulhalim can be found in the biographical works of the renowned 9th-century Islamic scholar, Al-Bukhari. He mentions an individual named Abdulhalim ibn Abi al-Samh, who was a companion of the Prophet Muhammad and participated in the Battle of Badr in 624 CE.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Abdulhalim. One of the most prominent was Abdulhalim of Ghur (1079-1165 CE), a ruler of the Ghurid dynasty in present-day Afghanistan and parts of Pakistan. He was known for his military campaigns and his patronage of art and architecture.
Another significant figure was Abdulhalim Mahmud Hasan Sharar (1860-1926), an Urdu novelist, poet, and scholar from British India. He is regarded as one of the pioneers of modern Urdu literature and is famous for his works such as "Ab-e-Hayat" and "Husn ka Daku".
In the realm of Islamic scholarship, Abdulhalim Mahmud (1910-1978) was a renowned Egyptian jurist and scholar of Islamic law. He served as the Grand Mufti of Egypt and played a significant role in the dissemination of Islamic teachings and jurisprudence.
The name Abdulhalim was also borne by Abdulhalim Hafiz Ghulam Muhammad (1835-1896), a prominent Indian calligrapher and artist known for his exceptional calligraphic works and contributions to the art of Mughal miniature painting.
Lastly, Abdulhalim Khandani (1928-2008) was a celebrated Pakistani poet, writer, and literary critic. He was known for his contributions to Urdu poetry and his efforts in promoting and preserving the rich literary heritage of Pakistan.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have carried the name Abdulhalim throughout history, showcasing its significance and enduring presence across various cultures and disciplines.
People
Abdulhalim + last name combinations
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FAQ
Abdulhalim: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Abdulhalim?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Abdulhalim going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Abdulhalim a common name?
We classify Abdulhalim as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Abdulhalim most popular?
The single biggest year for Abdulhalim was 2000, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Abdulhalim is about 26 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Abdulhalim in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Abdulhalim a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Abdulhalim in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Abdulhalim still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Abdulhalim in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Abdulhalim can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Abdulhalim?
Want to know how many people share the name Abdulhalim? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.