Is Karym a boy's or girl's name?

Karym is primarily a boy's name.

When was Karym most popular?

Karym reached its peak popularity in 2011 with 9 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Karym?

Karym is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 21 babies in the U.S. since 2009. Its peak was in 2011.

Karym

An uncommon Arabic pick — distinctive and rare.

Boy's nameArabicNot ranked recently

Rare name

Meaning & Origin

Karym is a boy's baby name of Arabic origin, a phonetic variant of Karim, meaning 'generous' or 'noble.' The name is widely used across the Arab world and Muslim communities globally, carrying connotations of generosity and moral virtue.

This spelling leans into an Anglicized phonetics while preserving the name's dignified Islamic heritage. Parents who love the traditional Karim but want a slightly more distinctive look on paper are drawn to Karym.

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Popularity Over Time

Karym has 3+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2009.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Karym
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2010s	14	#10752	▲
2000s	7	#10444	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(3 years, 2009–2015)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Karym
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2015	5	#13066	-4 (-44.4%)
2011	9	#8438	+2 (28.6%)
2009	7	#10444	—

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (2009–2015) · Methodology