Halima Aden is 29 years old as of October 2026. She was born on 19 September 1997.
Somali-American model who broke barriers as a hijab-wearing star of fashion
Did you know?She moved to the United States with her family when she was six.
Quick facts
Date of birth19 September 1997
Age29
NationalityAmerican
BirthplaceKakuma, Kenya
Editor's Take:
Halima Aden broke barriers in fashion as a hijab-wearing model. She was born in a refugee camp and grew up in Minnesota. Her pageant appearance drew national attention. Major fashion houses then booked her for their shows. She appeared on many magazine covers. She later stepped back from the industry, citing conflicts with her faith. She continues to speak on refugee rights. Her story has inspired many young Muslim women in fashion.
Key Milestones
2016: Competes at Miss Minnesota USA
2017: Signs with IMG Models
2018: Becomes a UNICEF ambassador
Halima Aden (Somali: Xaliima Aaden; born September 19, 1997) is an American fashion model. She is noted for being the first woman to wear a hijab in the Miss Minnesota USA 2016 pageant, where she was a semi-finalist.
Halima Aden's birthday is September 19. She was born on September 19, 1997 in Kakuma, Kenya.
How old is Halima Aden?
Halima Aden is 29 years old, and turns 30 on her next birthday, September 19.
Who shares a birthday with Halima Aden?
Famous people who share Halima Aden's September 19 birthday include William Golding, Antoninus Pius, Jeremy Irons, Henry III of France and Masatoshi Koshiba.
