Alim
Alim is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Wise, learned, or possessing knowledge.
Origin and history
Alim is a masculine name of Arabic origin meaning 'wise', 'learned', or 'knowing'. In Islamic tradition, Al-Alim ('The All-Knowing') is recognized as one of the attributes of God. In the United States, it is a modest but steadily chosen name.
Popularity in the United States
840 babies in the United States have been named Alim since 1880. It ranks #3836 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1752.
States where it is most popular
- NY (31.4 %)
- IL (26.5 %)
- PA (15.7 %)
- CA (10.8 %)
- NJ (10.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 59 |
| 1980-1990 | 58 |
| 1990-2000 | 122 |
| 2000-2010 | 183 |
| 2010-2019 | 243 |
| 2020-2029 | 175 |
Famous people named Alim
- Alim McNeill: American football player
- Alim Qasimov: Musician, Singer
Fun facts
- In Islamic theology, 'Al-Alim' signifies 'The All-Knowing', emphasizing infinite knowledge.
- The name stems from the triconsonantal Arabic root 'ayn-lam-mim', which forms words associated with science, knowledge, and learning.