Karim
How to say it: kuh-REEM · /kəˈrim/
From Arabic meaning 'generous, noble, kind'. One of the 99 names of Allah; used across Arab, South Asian, and African cultures.
Karim was the 510th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 198 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 | 198 |
| 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, 100 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Long on the rise, Karim hit a new high in the 2020s. Currently at its height, more increase seems ahead.
What goes with it
Warm and resonant with a firm finish, Karim conveys quiet strength and virtue. Amir fits close by.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Karim is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Arabic, English, French.
In France: #428 for boys in 2025.
Famous people named Karim
- Karim Benzema (born 1987)French footballer
- Karim Massimov (born 1965)Kazakhstani politician
- Karim Adeyemi (born 2002)Germany footballer
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