Kareem
Kareem is a boys' name of Arabic origin meaning “generous, noble.” It ranked #701 in the United States in 2025. Kareem is an Arabic name meaning 'generous' or 'noble.'
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how do you pronounce Kareem?
kah-REEM
where does the name Kareem come from?
An Arabic name and surname meaning generous, noble or honourable, and one of the names of God.
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.
how popular is this name?
Kareem has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 54 years since 1972. It peaked at #367 in 1977, and ranked #701 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #701 |
| 2024 | #675 |
| 2023 | #628 |
| 2022 | #670 |
| 2021 | #696 |
| 2020 | #638 |
| 2019 | #672 |
| 2018 | #696 |
| 2017 | #700 |
| 2016 | #708 |
| 2010 | #698 |
| 2000 | #620 |
| 1990 | #573 |
| 1980 | #373 |
| 1977 | #367 |
| 1972 | #405 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Kareem fell outside the top 1,000.
who are famous people named Kareem?
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (American basketball legend)
- Kareem Biggs Burke (American music executive)
what are the nicknames and variants of Kareem?
Variants around the world
what names go well with Kareem?
Sibling names that share Kareem's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Kareem
What does the name Kareem mean?
Kareem means “generous, noble”.
What is the origin of the name Kareem?
Kareem comes from the Arabic naming tradition. Related forms include Karim.
How popular is the name Kareem?
Kareem ranked #701 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 1977, at #367, and it has spent 54 years in the top 1,000 since 1972.
Is Kareem a boy or girl name?
Kareem is primarily a boys' name.
How do you pronounce Kareem?
Kareem is pronounced kah-REEM, with 2 syllables.
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