Wise, learned, or cultured
Derived from the Arabic root meaning 'to know' or 'to be learned.' It is the feminine form of Alim, traditionally used to describe a woman of great knowledge or scholarship. In some contexts, it is also associated with music and dance in historical Middle Eastern culture.
Less common today
Alima isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,212 in 2018.
French politician and former Member of the European Parliament
French-Algerian singer and poet
Founder of the namesake natural cosmetics brand
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
