Wise, learned, or scholar
Derived from the Arabic root 'a-l-m', meaning to know. In Islamic tradition, Al-Alim is one of the 99 names of Allah, representing the All-Knowing attribute. It historically refers to a person who is highly educated in religious and worldly matters.
Less common today
Alim isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,067 in 2024.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Renowned Azerbaijani mugham singer and UNESCO Music Prize winner
The last emir of the Manghit dynasty and the Emirate of Bukhara
NFL defensive tackle for the Detroit Lions
