Halimo is of Arabic origin, derived from the word 'halima' which means 'gentle' or 'calm'. It is predominantly used in Muslim communities around the world. The name Halimo is often associated with a woman named Halima, who was a wet-nurse to the Islamic prophet Muhammad and played a significant role in his early life.
Halimo experienced a peak in popularity between 2005 and 2008 with eight births each year, followed by a dip to seven in 2011 and six in 2012.