Aleem is a distinctive choice, ranked #1952 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Aleem in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#1952
About the Name Aleem
Aleem has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 317 places in five years. It was most popular in 2000 at #1096 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Aleem is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Aleem
Unlikely. With around 12 UK babies named Aleem per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Aleem in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Aleem has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 317 places in the last five years. Its peak was #1096 in 2000. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Aleem is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.
Notable people named Aleem include: Aleem Khan (politician) — Abdul Aleem Khan is a Pakistani politician and businessman from Lahore.; Mohamed Aleem — Abdul Latheeb Mohamed Aleem is a Sri Lankan international footballer who plays as a midfielder for Sri Lankan club Renown.; Aleem Dar — Aleem Dar PP is a Pakistani cricket umpire and former first-class cricketer..
Aleem does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice — your child is unlikely to encounter American Aleems in the wild.
12
UK babies named Aleem (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 317 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Aleem
Likely around 1 other Aleem in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
✨ Similar names to Aleem
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Abdul Aleem Khan is a Pakistani politician and businessman from Lahore. Abdul Aleem Khan currently serves as a member of the National Assembly after being elected from Constituency NA 117, Shahdara Lahore in the general elections held on 8 February 2024.