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Alima vs Irma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alima

Girl #5,598 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"wise, learned, knowledgeable"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Swahili East African Islamic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,598
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Irma

Girl #2,608 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"whole, universal"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

German Spanish Italian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,608
Total SSA Count
67
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Alima Rank #5,598
Irma Rank #2,608

Irma is more popular, ranked #2608 vs #5598 for Alima.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alima or Irma more popular?

Irma is more popular, ranked #2608 compared to Alima at #5598 in the United States.

What do Alima and Irma mean?

Alima means "wise, learned, knowledgeable" (Arabic origin). Irma means "whole, universal" (Germanic origin).

Are Alima and Irma boy or girl names?

Alima is primarily a girl name. Irma is primarily a girl name.

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