Alim
A boys’ name of Arabic origin, meaning learned scholar wise.
Alim by the numbers
In 2025, 3 babies in England and Wales were named Alim. In the US, 25 were, though that figure is from 2017, the most recent full year we hold.
It is used at about the same rate on both sides of the Atlantic.
Its American peak was 26 babies in 2008, making it a 2000s name.
Spelled almost the same
Other names in the records within a letter or two of Alim. Close spellings are not always related names, but they are usually worth seeing together.
- Alithe exalted or noble one502 in England and Wales (2025)
- Asimmighty, powerful, protector14 in England and Wales (2025)
- Akimgod will establish; a form of Joachim17 in England and Wales (2025)
- Alikmy father is Yahweh; a form of Eli19 in the US (2017)
- Alinfair; bright; a form of Alan5 in England and Wales (2025)
- Azimmighty, powerful, great7 in England and Wales (2025)
Sounds like Alim
Names that are said the same way as Alim, however they are written. Sounding alike does not mean they share a history.
Other names that mean wisdom
Like Alim, each of these has wisdom in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.
- Skylarscholar, learned one; a modern respelling of Schuyler4,984 in the US (2017)
- Quinndescendant of Conn; wise and intelligent4,467 in the US (2017)
- Alfiewise counsel; from Alfred1,955 in England and Wales (2025)
- Sagewise one1,669 in the US (2017)
- Skylerscholar, learned one; modern respelling of Schuyler1,459 in the US (2017)
- Reggiecounsel power; from Reginald1,312 in England and Wales (2025)
Other names that mean a craft or trade
Like Alim, each of these has a craft or trade in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.
- Masonstone worker13,560 in the US (2017)
- Graysonson of the steward8,767 in the US (2017)
- Skylarscholar, learned one; a modern respelling of Schuyler4,984 in the US (2017)
- Chaseto hunt; one who hunts4,207 in the US (2017)
- Georgefarmer, earth worker3,082 in England and Wales (2025)
- Baileybailiff or steward of a castle2,561 in the US (2017)
Names about as common as Alim
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