Alima
3 countries#1148 in France, 2022Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Alima was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇫🇷 France
931 births recorded 1948–2022 · currently #1148 · peaked in 2020 with 42 births
Most common in: Paris, Seine-Saint-Denis, Val-de-Marne, Nord, Val-d'Oise
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
495 births recorded 1976–2025 · currently #6325 · peaked in 2018 with 25 births
Most common in: New York, Pennsylvania
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
378 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #2711 · peaked in 2005 with 23 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
378 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 2005 with 23 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
France rank history
Alima’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #1956 | — |
| 2004 | #2265 | ↓309 |
| 2005 | #2018 | ↑247 |
| 2006 | #1419 | ↑599 |
| 2007 | #2121 | ↓702 |
| 2008 | #1885 | ↑236 |
| 2009 | #2604 | ↓719 |
| 2010 | #1419 | ↑1185 |
| 2011 | #1912 | ↓493 |
| 2012 | #1808 | ↑104 |
| 2013 | #1640 | ↑168 |
| 2014 | #2012 | ↓372 |
| 2015 | #1850 | ↑162 |
| 2016 | #1763 | ↑87 |
| 2017 | #1265 | ↑498 |
| 2018 | #1086 | ↑179 |
| 2019 | #1186 | ↓100 |
| 2020 | #989 | ↑197 |
| 2021 | #1221 | ↓232 |
| 2022 | #1148 | ↑73 |
Frequently asked questions about Alima
Is Alima a popular name?
Yes — Alima currently ranks #1148 among girls’ names in France as of 2022, based on official birth records.
Is Alima more common for boys or girls?
Alima is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official France birth data.
When was Alima most popular?
Alima peaked in 2020 in France, with 42 recorded births that year.
Is Alima rising or falling in popularity?
In France, Alima’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #978 in 1948 to #1148 in 2022.
How many babies have been named Alima?
At least 1,804 babies have been recorded with the name Alima across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Alima popular in more than one country?
Yes — Alima appears in official birth records in 3 countries: France, United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Alima?
Based on real 2022 ranking data in France, names ranked closest to Alima include Aleeah, Aleeza, Alli.
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