Alim vs Nihal

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 #3,028 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"young plant, sapling"

Origin: Turkish/Persian

Turkish Arabic Indian Pakistani Persian

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Alim Rank #3,076

Nihal Rank #3,028

Nihal is more popular, ranked #3028 vs #3076 for Alim.

Is Alim or Nihal more popular?

Nihal is more popular, ranked #3028 compared to Alim at #3076 in the United States.

What do Alim and Nihal mean?

Alim means "scholar, learned one, knowledgeable" (Arabic origin). Nihal means "young plant, sapling" (Turkish/Persian origin).

Are Alim and Nihal boy or girl names?

Alim is primarily a boy name. Nihal is primarily a boy name.