Kareem
How to say it: kuh-REEM · /kəˈrim/
From Arabic 'karim' meaning generous, noble, or honorable; one of the 99 names of Allah in Islamic tradition.
Kareem was the 510th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 383 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 13% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #450 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #510 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 383 |
| Share of births | 1 in 5,706 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +13% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #450 |
| In France, 2025 | #428 among boys’ names, 0 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Climbing through recent years, Kareem reached its best showing in the 2020s and sits at its peak. The next few years should bring further growth.
What goes with it
Strong with soft and crisp edges, Kareem carries a virtue quality and travels well. Khalil and Tariq share its style.
Nicknames
- Kari
- Reem
Honouring a Kareem in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Kareem is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Arabic, English.
In France: #428 for boys in 2025.
England and Wales: #492.
Famous people named Kareem
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (born 1947)American basketball player
- Kareem Rush (born 1980)American basketball player
- Kareem Amer (born 1984)Egyptian Norwegian blogger
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