Alim vs Murad

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alim

Boy #3,076 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"scholar, learned one, knowledgeable"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Muslim Turkish South Asian

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Boy #2,956 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"desired, wished for"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Turkish Persian South Asian North African

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Alim Rank #3,076

Murad Rank #2,956

Murad is more popular, ranked #2956 vs #3076 for Alim.

Is Alim or Murad more popular?

Murad is more popular, ranked #2956 compared to Alim at #3076 in the United States.

What do Alim and Murad mean?

Alim means "scholar, learned one, knowledgeable" (Arabic origin). Murad means "desired, wished for" (Arabic origin).

Are Alim and Murad boy or girl names?

Alim is primarily a boy name. Murad is primarily a boy name.