Maalim is a family name. It may refer to:
Given name Maʽalim ʽAli ʽAden, Somali politician
Middle name Hussein Maalim Mohamed, Kenyan politician of Somali origin Mohamed Maalim Mohamud, burund politician
Surname Farah Maalim Mohamed, Kenyan politician, and an advocate of the High Court of Kenya. Former member of Parliament Mahadhi Maalim (born 1972), Tanzanian politician and Member of Parliament Mahboub Maalim (born 1958), Kenyan diplomat of Somali origin