Kareema Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationkuh-REE-mah / kəˈriːməArabic; Swahili
Meaning
Arabic: Generous; Swahili: Noble
Historical & Cultural Background
Kareema is derived from the Arabic word 'karim', which means generous or noble. It is commonly used in Arabic-speaking countries and among Muslim communities. In Swahili, the name also conveys a sense of nobility and virtue. The name reflects positive traits valued in many cultures, such as generosity and kindness.
Similar Names
Variants
- Karima
- Kareemah
International Variants
- Karima (Arabic)
- Karima (Swahili)
Famous people named Kareema
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Fictional characters named Kareema
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Kareema was first seen in the United States in 1972. Kareema has ranked as high as #1088 nationally, which occurred in 1984, and has been most popular in Pennsylvania, New York, and New Jersey. In the past 5 years the name Kareema has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Kareema (2011)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1972 | 11 |
| 1973 | 10 |
| 1974 | 9 |
| 1975 | 18 |
| 1976 | 17 |
| 1977 | 15 |
| 1978 | 20 |
| 1979 | 20 |
| 1980 | 23 |
| 1981 | 27 |
| 1982 | 23 |
| 1983 | 21 |
| 1984 | 34 |
| 1985 | 21 |
| 1986 | 17 |
| 1987 | 15 |
| 1988 | 23 |
| 1989 | 23 |
| 1990 | 30 |
| 1991 | 19 |
| 1992 | 33 |
| 1993 | 23 |
| 1994 | 29 |
| 1995 | 29 |
| 1996 | 23 |
| 1997 | 25 |
| 1998 | 17 |
| 1999 | 16 |
| 2000 | 19 |
| 2001 | 19 |
| 2002 | 16 |
| 2003 | 15 |
| 2004 | 13 |
| 2005 | 9 |
| 2006 | 11 |
| 2007 | 13 |
| 2008 | 12 |
| 2009 | 16 |
| 2010 | 11 |
| 2011 | 9 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2017 | 9 |
| 2019 | 6 |