Kareem
Kareem is a boys' name of Arabic origin meaning “generous, noble.” It ranked #702 in the United States in 2025. Kareem is an Arabic name meaning 'generous' or 'noble.
how do you pronounce Kareem?
kah-REEM
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what does Kareem mean?
The name Kareem means “generous, noble.” It comes from the Arabic language tradition.
Kareem is an Arabic name meaning 'generous' or 'noble.' Al-Kareem is one of the 99 names of Allah in Islam, meaning 'The Generous.' The name gained wide recognition in the West through basketball legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
where does the name Kareem come from?
Wikipedia glosses Kareem as an Arabic given name and surname meaning generous, noble, or honourable, and notes it is also counted among the names of God.
the history of Kareem
No further history is given in the source beyond its identification as an Arabic-origin name and surname; a specific timeline of adoption isn't documented here.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #702 |
| 2024 | #675 |
| 2023 | #628 |
| 2022 | #671 |
| 2021 | #696 |
| 2020 | #639 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
what are the nicknames and variants of Kareem?
Variants around the world
who are famous people named Kareem?
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (American basketball legend)
- Kareem Biggs Burke (American music executive)
what names go well with Kareem?
Sibling names that share Kareem's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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