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Karim
OriginArabic
Meaning"noble, generous"
GenderBoy & girl
US rank · boys#1084
2025 SSA
US rank · girlsUnranked
Below 5 births
About Karim
Kareem is the more popular form in the US, thanks to basketball legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, but Karim is right on his heels after being among the fastest-rising names of 2022. French soccer player Karim Benzema's recent success on the elite team Real Madrid may play in a part in the name's upswing.
Karim is also given to girls.
Pronounced kah-REEM.
As of October 2026, Karim ranked #1084 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #705 in 2023.
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Actual · SSA
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #1,076 | 180 | 93.7 |
| 2015 | #1,090 | 179 | 93.4 |
| 2016 | #912 | 236 | 124.4 |
| 2017 | #1,044 | 193 | 104.3 |
| 2018 | #1,092 | 180 | 99.1 |
| 2019 | #1,063 | 192 | 107 |
| 2020 | #1,000 | 212 | 122.8 |
| 2021 | #1,089 | 194 | 110.9 |
| 2022 | #772 | 328 | 187.9 |
| 2023 | #705 | 376 | 219.8 |
| 2024 | #819 | 305 | 177 |
| 2025 | #1,084 | 198 | 115.9 |
World rankings
Karim for boys
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