Karim
Karim: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /kəˈɹiːm/ · /kəˈɹɪm/
Meaning and origin of Karim
- A male given name from Arabic.
Etymology
From Arabic كَرِيم (karīm, “noble, generous”).
How popular is Karim?
Since 1880, 58 girls and 6,886 boys in the U.S. have been named Karim (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #5727 in 1975. Its highest rank for boys was #707 in 2023. In 2025, 198 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Karim
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Karim
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Karim FAQ
What does the name Karim mean?
A male given name from Arabic. From Arabic كَرِيم (karīm, “noble, generous”).
What is the origin of the name Karim?
Karim is listed as a name of Arabic origin.
How popular is the name Karim?
Since 1880, 58 girls and 6,886 boys in the U.S. have been named Karim (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #5727 in 1975. Its highest rank for boys was #707 in 2023. In 2025, 198 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Karim a boy or girl name?
Karim is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 58 girls and 6,886 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.