The nameAlim
Alim is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
- Boy's name
- Arabic
Meaning
From the Arabic alim, "learned, knowing".
Origin
Arabic.
History
In France it has risen in the 2010s and 2020s.
Popularity of the name Alim
Alim in France
1370thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2022peak year (40 births)
530babies named Alim in France since 1900
Alim was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 185 births over the decade, 35% of all recorded babies named Alim. Its rise began around 1975, and it peaked in 2022. Half of all babies named Alim in France were born before 2015, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 30 births a year on average, against 23 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Alim mean?
From the Arabic alim, "learned, knowing".
What is the origin of the name Alim?
Arabic.
Is Alim a girl's or a boy's name?
Alim is a boy's name.