Halima Aden Biography: Age, Net Worth, Height, Hijab, Miss Minnesota, Instagram, Husband

Halima Aden is a Somali-American fashion model who rose to prominence in 2016 when she became the first contestant to wear a hijab in the Miss Minnesota USA pageant, reaching the semi-finals.

Her breakthrough moment led to a landmark contract with IMG Models and, in 2019, she made history again as the first model to wear a hijab and burkini in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.

These achievements propelled her career, positioning her as a leading voice for inclusivity in fashion.

Profile

• Full name: Halima Aden
• Date of birth: September 19, 1997
• Age: 28 years old
• Gender: Female
• Place of birth: Kakuma Refugee Camp, Turkana County, Kenya
• Nationality: Somali, American
• Profession: Fashion model
• Height: 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m)
• Weight: 50 kg
• Eye color: Dark brown
• Hair color: Black
• Parents: N/A
• Siblings: One
• Spouse: N/A
• Children: N/A
• Relationship status: Single
• Religion: Islam
• Ethnicity: Black (Somali descent)
• Net worth: $5 million

Early Life and education

Halima Aden is now at the age of 28 and was born on September 19, 1997, in the Kakuma refugee camp in Kenya, to a family of Somali heritage.

When she was six years old, her family relocated to St. Cloud, Minnesota, where she grew up practicing Islam and navigating life as a refugee-turned-American youth.

She attended Apollo High School, where she was voted homecoming queen by her peers, and later enrolled at St. Cloud State University; details about her major and graduation year are not public.

Personal Life

Aden maintains a private personal life and, as of 2025, is single with no children.

She has not disclosed details about any past relationships or romantic engagements.

Career

Halima Aden first gained national attention in November 2016 during the Miss Minnesota USA pageant, where she became the first contestant to compete in a hijab and burkini.

In early 2017, she signed with IMG Models and made her runway debut at New York Fashion Week for Yeezy Season 5.

Since then, she has walked for top designers including Max Mara and Alberta Ferretti, appeared on international magazine covers such as Vogue Arabia, British Vogue, Allure, and CR Fashion Book, and in April 2019 released a headscarf and turban collection in collaboration with Modanisa at Istanbul Modest Fashion Week.

In November 2020, she temporarily stepped back from runway shows to align her work with her faith, only to return under terms that respect her religious beliefs.

Awards

• 2017 – Unity Gala Image Award
• Listed in BBC’s 100 Women (2021)

Net worth

Halima Aden’s net worth is estimated at $5 million, earned primarily through modeling contracts, magazine covers, brand endorsements, and her headscarf collection collaboration.

Social Media

• Instagram: @halima
• X: @KingLimaa