Dahira vs Haleema

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dahira

Girl #5,548 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"radiant, shining, prominent"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Somali East African Arabic Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,548
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dahi, Hira

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Haleema

Girl #5,503 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"gentle, patient, mild"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Muslim/Arabic South Asian East African West African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,503
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Hali, Leema, Lee

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Popularity Comparison

Dahira Rank #5,548
Haleema Rank #5,503

Haleema is more popular, ranked #5503 vs #5548 for Dahira.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dahira ___

  • Dahira Farah
  • Dahira Amina
  • Dahira Nour
  • Dahira Hana
  • Dahira Leila

Haleema ___

  • Haleema Noor
  • Haleema Fatima
  • Haleema Grace
  • Haleema Rose
  • Haleema Amira
  • Haleema Zara

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Dahira

Fadumo Hodan Abdullahi Mahad Safia

If you choose Haleema

Amina Yasmin Ibrahim Omar Safiya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dahira or Haleema more popular?

Haleema is more popular, ranked #5503 compared to Dahira at #5548 in the United States.

What do Dahira and Haleema mean?

Dahira means "radiant, shining, prominent" (Arabic origin). Haleema means "gentle, patient, mild" (Arabic origin).

Are Dahira and Haleema boy or girl names?

Dahira is primarily a girl name. Haleema is primarily a girl name.

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