Will my child share the name Aleema with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 5 UK babies named Aleema per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Aleema in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Aleema becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Aleema is rising: up 706 places since 2017, to #4,057 in 2023. Its best recorded position was #1,211 in 1998.

Is Aleema a good choice for a distinctive name?

Aleema 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.

Is Aleema a popular baby name in the United States?

Aleema does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Aleema

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Aleema is a distinctive choice, ranked #4057 in 2023. Your child is likely to be the only Aleema in their class.

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UK Rank 2023

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About the Name Aleema

Aleema is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 1534 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #1211 in 1998 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Aleema is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Aleema in their class.