Halima Aden (Somali: Xaliima Aaden; born September 19, 1997) is an American fashion model.

[6] Aden was born in the Kakuma refugee camp in Kenya on September 19, 1997[7] and comes from a Somali family.

Aden posed for American Eagle and British Glamour, and has a CR Fashion Book cover.

[19] Aden stated on her Instagram that her appearance in Sports Illustrated sends a message to both her community and the world that "women of all different backgrounds, looks, upbringings...can stand together and be celebrated.

"[20] Halima became the first black woman with hijab to be featured on the cover of Essence magazine, in 2020’s January/ February issue.

[6] Aden’s modelling contract includes her hijab, as she has made it a non-negotiable part of her work.

[29] Aden has spoken out about difficulties she faces in booking modeling jobs that are not accommodating to the fact that she wears the hijab.