How Many People Are Named Alima?

Complete statistics for the name Alima: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Alima
Very Rare
Arabic

Alima means 'noble' in Arabic, making it both rare and meaningful, only 1 in 699,264 Americans have this name, with just 472 living bearers today. The majority, 86%, are under 30, highlighting its status as a modern, trendy choice.

~472
Living in US
1 in 699,264
Americans
2018
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Noble
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Noble Gracious Compassionate
9
Life Path Number

Life-path number 9 symbolizes humanitarianism and spiritual enlightenment.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

220,241
Worldwide Bearers
#4,747
Global Rank
🇲🇱 Mali
38,052
🇨🇲 Cameroon
27,641
🇮🇳 India
24,415
🇧🇫 Burkina Faso
19,876
🇳🇬 Nigeria
12,610
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
9,989
🇧🇯 Benin
9,428
🇧🇮 Burundi
9,414
🇺🇬 Uganda
8,684
🇨🇮 Ivory Coast
7,855

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
472 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 17
408
Would be under 30 (86%)
69
Would be 30–60 (14%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 477 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2018

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
79
Classic Feel
13
Modern Appeal
100
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Alima Through the Generations

With a total of 477 births recorded in the United States since records began, Alima has seen a steady rise in popularity, peaking in 2018 with 25 births. Today, the average age of people named Alima is 17, indicating that it's predominantly a younger generation's name. Of the 472 individuals alive today, 408 are under 30, 69 are between 30 and 60, and none are over 60, showing how recent the name's adoption has been.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 41
Pennsylvania 5

⭐ Famous People Named Alima

Alima is an African and Kazakh feminine given name. Notable people with the name include:Alima Boumediene-Thiery, French politician Alima Mahama, Ghanaian lawyer and government official Alima Moro, Ghanaian football player…

Full list on Wikipedia →

✨ Similar Names to Alima

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Alima's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Alima

How Many People Have the Name Alima?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 472 people in the United States currently share the name Alima. That works out to roughly 1 in every 699,264 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Alima a Common or Rare Name?

Alima is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Alima Mean?

Alima means "noble" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Alima in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Alima Most Popular?

The name Alima reached peak popularity in 2018, with 25 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Alima?

Approximately 472 people named Alima live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 477. That works out to roughly 1 in 699,264 Americans.

Is Alima a rare name?

Alima is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 699,264 Americans has this name.

What does the name Alima mean?

Alima means "noble" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Alima more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Alima are male and 100% are female.

When was Alima most popular?

Alima peaked in 2018 with 25 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US472
All-Time Births477
1 in X1 in 699,264
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age17
Peak Year2018
World Rank#4,747
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.