Alima Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationah-LEE-mah / əˈliː.məArabic; Swahili
Meaning
Arabic: 'noble'; Swahili: 'one who is exalted'
Historical & Cultural Background
Alima is a name of Arabic origin, commonly used in various cultures influenced by Islam. In Arabic-speaking countries, it is associated with nobility and high status. The name is also found in Swahili-speaking regions, where it carries a positive connotation of exaltation. Alima reflects cultural values of respect and honor in both contexts.
Trend Summary
Alima has seen a steady presence in baby name registries, though it remains relatively uncommon in the United States.
Similar Names
Variants
- Aleema
- Alimah
International Variants
- Alima (Arabic); Alima (Swahili)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Alima was first seen in the United States in 1976. Alima has ranked as high as #1354 nationally, which occurred in 2018, and has been most popular in New York, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Alima has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Alima (2021)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1976 | 5 |
| 1977 | 6 |
| 1978 | 5 |
| 1981 | 8 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1992 | 13 |
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1996 | 10 |
| 1997 | 7 |
| 1998 | 10 |
| 1999 | 12 |
| 2000 | 9 |
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2002 | 7 |
| 2003 | 11 |
| 2004 | 8 |
| 2005 | 17 |
| 2006 | 16 |
| 2007 | 15 |
| 2008 | 18 |
| 2009 | 11 |
| 2010 | 17 |
| 2011 | 10 |
| 2012 | 16 |
| 2013 | 11 |
| 2014 | 14 |
| 2015 | 20 |
| 2016 | 15 |
| 2017 | 16 |
| 2018 | 25 |
| 2019 | 20 |
| 2020 | 21 |
| 2021 | 20 |
| 2022 | 16 |
| 2023 | 17 |
| 2024 | 23 |