Munir vs Alim

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Munir

Boy #2,893 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"radiant, luminous"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Muslim Persian South Asian Swahili

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Boy #3,076 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"scholar, learned one, knowledgeable"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Muslim Turkish South Asian

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Munir Rank #2,893

Alim Rank #3,076

Munir is more popular, ranked #2893 vs #3076 for Alim.

Is Munir or Alim more popular?

Munir is more popular, ranked #2893 compared to Alim at #3076 in the United States.

What do Munir and Alim mean?

Munir means "radiant, luminous" (Arabic origin). Alim means "scholar, learned one, knowledgeable" (Arabic origin).

Are Munir and Alim boy or girl names?

Munir is primarily a boy name. Alim is primarily a boy name.