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Aleem

♂ Boy

Pronounced ah-LEEM /ɑˈlim/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Alim — from the Arabic, 'knowing; learned; wise'; Al-Alim ('the All-Knowing') is one of the names of God; we note the sacred senseLow

In 30 seconds: All-knowing; wise; learned: Aleem spells Alim. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'ah-LEEM'). We note the sacred sense.
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Origin LowArabic
MeaningA spelling of Alim — from the Arabic, 'knowing; learned; wise'; Al-Alim ('the All-Knowing') is one of the names of God; we note the sacred sense
U.S. rank (2025)#8276 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2014
Total births (all-time)≈ 564

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201419742025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Aleem is a spelling of Alim — from the Arabic, 'knowing; learned; wise'; Al-Alim ('the All-Knowing') is one of the names of God (we note the sacred sense). A crisp, classic name (said 'ah-LEEM').

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim and African American families. Rare in this spelling, all-knowing at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Alim is Arabic for 'knowing; learned; wise' (Al-Alim, 'the All-Knowing', is a name of God) — Aleem is a spelling, crisp and classic (we note the sacred sense; said 'ah-LEEM').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Alim — Arabic; sacred sense

Variations

AlimAleimHalim

Nicknames

Ali

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aleem mean?

Aleem spells Alim — Arabic 'knowing; learned; wise'; Al-Alim ('the All-Knowing') is a name of God. We note the sacred sense.

How do you pronounce Aleem?

It's said ah-LEEM /ɑˈlim/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Aleem a boy or girl name?

Aleem is a boy's name.

How popular is Aleem?

Aleem is a very rare spelling in the U.S.

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