Kareem: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced kuh-REEM · 2 syllables
Kareem means “noble, generous”, from Arabic.
A given name from Arabic, variant of Karim.
- Meaning
- noble, generous
- Origin
- Arabic
- Pronunciation
- kuh-REEM
- US rank (2025)
- #701
- US babies a year
- about 404 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 1970
How popular is Kareem?
Kareem was the #701 name in the US in 2025, given to 383 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 1970.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #701 |
| England & Wales | #535 |
| Scotland | #711 |
| Ireland | #639 |
| Canada | #394 |
| Australia | #600 |
How old are people named Kareem?
Half of US adults named Kareem are older than 37; most are between 19 and 53. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Names like Kareem
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
- Raheem
- Hakeem
- Rasheed
- Rashad
- Waleed
- Tariq
- Shakir
- Ashraf
- Reza
- Anwar
- Amin
- Khalid
- Saleem
- Kaseem
- Kofi
- Jameel
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Questions about Kareem
What does the name Kareem mean?
Kareem means “noble, generous”. It comes from Arabic.
How do you pronounce Kareem?
Kareem is pronounced kuh-REEM.
How popular is the name Kareem?
Kareem was the #701 name in the US in 2025, given to 383 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 1970.
How old are people named Kareem?
Half of US adults named Kareem are older than 37. Most are between 19 and 53.