Kareem Boy

Popularity: #563 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Pronunciationkuh-REEM / /kəˈriːm/

Arabic

Meaning

Generous; noble

Historical & Cultural Background

Kareem is a name of Arabic origin, commonly used in Muslim cultures. It is derived from the Arabic word 'karīm', which signifies generosity and nobility. The name has been popular in various regions, particularly in the Middle East and North Africa. It is often used in religious contexts, reflecting virtuous qualities.

Trend Summary

Kareem has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable presence in the 1970s and 1980s.

Similar Names

KhalidKasimKareenaKarimKhalilKareemahKamran

Variants

  • Karim
  • Kareemah

International Variants

  • Karim (Arabic)
  • Kareem (Urdu)
  • Kareem (Turkish)

Famous people named Kareem

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is a retired American basketball player, widely regarded as one of the greatest in NBA history.

Kareem Hunt is an American football running back known for his performance in the NFL.

Kareem Salama is an American singer-songwriter recognized for his contributions to contemporary music.

Kareem El-Sheikh is an Egyptian politician who has served in various governmental roles.

Fictional characters named Kareem

Kareem is a character in the animated series 'The Amazing World of Gumball', known for his humorous personality.

Kareem is a character in the video game 'Street Fighter', recognized for his fighting skills.

Sibling Suggestions

AminZainSamirRamiLaylaNadia

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Kareem was first seen in the United States in 1964. Kareem has ranked as high as #698 nationally, which occurred in 1980, and has been most popular in New York, Pennsylvania, California, Florida, and Michigan. In the past 5 years the name Kareem has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Kareem (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 40
11%
CA 38
11%
MI 36
10%
IL 24
7%
FL 24
7%
VA 20
6%
NY 20
6%
PA 15
4%
NC 14
4%
IN 13
4%
WI 13
4%
GA 13
4%
OH 10
3%
NV 9
3%
MD 9
3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19648
19665
19675
197012
197144
1972378
1973242
1974326
1975417
1976380
1977449
1978361
1979358
1980459
1981317
1982319
1983313
1984246
1985279
1986254
1987292
1988289
1989298
1990312
1991334
1992348
1993317
1994357
1995293
1996301
1997295
1998313
1999300
2000303
2001324
2002316
2003299
2004346
2005294
2006303
2007314
2008309
2009314
2010334
2011306
2012311
2013352
2014315
2015334
2016345
2017352
2018346
2019386
2020419
2021382
2022406
2023442
2024403