Alima
Every Alima since 1976 — 495 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Alima
Alima is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,337 in 2025 with 18 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1976, 495 American babies have been named Alima. Its peak came in 2018, when 25 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Alima stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Alima year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18 | #6,337 |
| 2024 | 23 | #5,457 |
| 2023 | 17 | #6,688 |
| 2022 | 16 | #7,003 |
| 2021 | 20 | #5,963 |
| 2020 | 21 | #5,674 |
| 2019 | 20 | #5,997 |
| 2018 | 25 | #5,162 |
| 2017 | 16 | #7,108 |
| 2016 | 15 | #7,623 |
| 2015 | 20 | #6,248 |
| 2014 | 14 | #8,072 |
| 2013 | 11 | #9,641 |
| 2012 | 16 | #7,474 |
| 2011 | 10 | #10,424 |
| 2010 | 17 | #7,232 |
| 2009 | 11 | #10,010 |
| 2008 | 18 | #7,092 |
| 2007 | 15 | #8,124 |
| 2006 | 16 | #7,501 |
| 2005 | 17 | #6,833 |
| 2004 | 8 | #11,675 |
| 2003 | 11 | #9,071 |
| 2002 | 7 | #12,247 |
| 2001 | 6 | #13,584 |
| 2000 | 9 | #9,920 |
| 1995 | 6 | #11,835 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Alima in 2025?
Alima ranked #6,337 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 18 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Alima?
495 babies have been named Alima in the United States since 1976, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Alima most popular?
Alima peaked in 2018, when 25 newborns received the name.
Is Alima a boy or girl name?
Alima is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Alima rising or falling?
Alima is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.