The nameAlima
Alima is an Arabic girl's name, given discreetly in France since the 1940s.
- Girl's name
- Arabic
Meaning
From the Arabic alima, "learned, knowledgeable".
Origin
Arabic, also used in West Africa.
History
Found in France since the mid 1940s, Alima has been given mostly since the 2000s and peaked in the late 2010s.
Popularity of the name Alima
Alima in France
Alima was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 265 births over the decade, 25% of all recorded babies named Alima. Its rise began around 1945, and it peaked in 2025. Half of all babies named Alima in France were born before 2006, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 36 births a year.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Alima mean?
From the Arabic alima, "learned, knowledgeable".
What is the origin of the name Alima?
Arabic, also used in West Africa.
Is Alima a girl's or a boy's name?
Alima is a girl's name.