Scholar, learned, or one who knows
Derived from the Arabic root 'ilm', meaning knowledge. It is a name traditionally associated with intellectual pursuit and religious scholarship in Islamic culture. It conveys a sense of wisdom and deep understanding.
Less common today
Aalim isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,563 in 2025.
Renowned Azerbaijani mugham singer
The last Emir of the Manghit dynasty of the Emirate of Bukhara
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).