Karime
A girl's name of Arabic origin with 2,538 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Karime is a two-syllable girl's name with a open, approachable sound — ending on a vowel softens the overall impression. With 2,538 recorded U.S. births since 1974, it sits in a sweet spot: recognizable enough to be a real name, uncommon enough to turn heads.
In the most recent SSA release, Karime ranks #4411 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Karime is a girl's baby name of Arabic origin, a variant of Karima, meaning 'generous, noble, kind-hearted' — from the Arabic root karama (generosity, dignity, nobility). Al-Karim is one of the 99 names of God in Islam, meaning the Most Generous, making this a name of profound spiritual attribution.
Karime is used in Latin America and among Arabic-speaking Muslim communities, where the -e ending reflects Spanish phonetic adaptation of the Arabic Karima. With over 2,500 recorded U.S. births, it has established real presence in Hispanic and Muslim communities who share an appreciation for this name's meaning of genuine generosity and human dignity.
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Karime is cataloged under the Arabic naming tradition. Arabic names frequently carry layered meanings tied to virtue, beauty, or devotion — a naming tradition where the meaning of a name is considered deeply important.
In the U.S., Karime has been recorded as a girl's name since 1974, with 2,538 total births. Browse the Arabic names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Karime was #1064 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #4411, but its charm endures.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 227 | #3523 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 610 | #2915 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 1,461 | #1469 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 183 | #6354 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 39 | #9716 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 18 | #8535 | — |
The Story of Karime
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2004, Karime is a name that defines a generation. Girls named Karime are most likely born between 1994 and 2014.
How rare is Karime?
Only about 1 in every 112,500 babies born in 2024 was named Karime — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1974, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 2000s with 1,461 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Karime by the numbers
- Would fill 53 school buses
- Meeting one Karime per day would take 7 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(44 years, 1974–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 32 | #4411 |
| 2023 | 40 | #3800 |
| 2022 | 53 | #3097 |
| 2021 | 49 | #3269 |
| 2020 | 53 | #3040 |
| 2019 | 57 | #2904 |
| 2018 | 53 | #3082 |
| 2017 | 48 | #3329 |
| 2016 | 56 | #2994 |
| 2015 | 47 | #3410 |
| 2014 | 54 | #3097 |
| 2013 | 49 | #3288 |
| 2012 | 63 | #2790 |
| 2011 | 86 | #2207 |
| 2010 | 97 | #2050 |
| 2009 | 127 | #1730 |
| 2008 | 162 | #1458 |
| 2007 | 149 | #1541 |
| 2006 | 144 | #1526 |
| 2005 | 132 | #1551 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1974–2024