What is the origin of the name Alima?

Alima is a name of Arabic origin.

How popular is the name Alima?

Alima is currently ranked #5434 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Alima?

Alima is pronounced ah-LEE-mah.

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GirlArabic

Alima

ah-LEE-mah

Popularity

#5434

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Arabic

Total Births

477

Peak Year

#25 in 2018

First Recorded

1976

Style

Spiritual & Biblical

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Means 'wise' or 'learned'.

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Ali Lima

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Numerology

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Nicknames

Ali Lima

Spelling Variations

Aleema

Similar Names

Aaliyah Salima Halima Samira

Personality Traits

IntelligentWiseThoughtfulAnalytical

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