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Alimata

Quick answerAlimata is derived from the Arabic name Alimah, meaning "learned" or "scholarly," with the feminine suffix "-ta" common in West African languages.

Arabic · Girl · 4 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#2,448
TrendStable
Peak year2022
Syllables4
OriginArabic
LanguageArabic with West African adaptation
CultureWest African Muslim
ReligionIslam
Numerology3 Chaldean 6
Global rank#2,448

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Alimata

Alimata is derived from the Arabic name Alimah, meaning "learned" or "scholarly," with the feminine suffix "-ta" common in West African languages.

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Etymology

Alimata is derived from the Arabic name Alimah, meaning "learned" or "scholarly," with the feminine suffix "-ta" common in West African languages. The name is primarily used among Muslim populations in West Africa, particularly in countries like Mali, Burkina Faso, and Guinea, where it reflects Islamic naming traditions blended with local linguistic patterns.

Alimata currently ranks #2,448 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2022.

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