Aleem
Aleem is a distinctive choice, ranked #1798 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Aleem in their class.
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 uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Aleem in their class.
⭐ Famous People Named Aleem
- 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.
Biographical summaries are shortened from Wikipedia and are used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; those summaries remain available under that same licence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Aleem
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In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Aleem
Almost certainly the only Aleem in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2025)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
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Notable people who share this name, from history to the present day. See full list on Wikipedia