Kareem Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Kareem is an Arabic name meaning 'generous' or 'noble'. It has evolved from Arabic to various transliterations in other languages. The name is widely recognized for its positive traits and lacks any biblical relevance. It has historical significance in the Islamic world and continues to be popular today.
The name Kareem is most popular in New York, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Kareem has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Kareem' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 7025th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 554th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 552nd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 678th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 693rd out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 5674th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 13939th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 35406th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 30306th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Kareem' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Kareem"
Pronunciation
/kəˈriːm/
Origin
Arabic
Etymology
The name Kareem originates from the Arabic word 'karīm', which means 'generous' or 'noble'. It is often used in various forms in Arabic-speaking cultures.
Meaning
generous, noble
Language Evolution
Kareem (Arabic), Karim (Latin transliteration), Kareem (English transliteration)
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the Islamic world and among Arabic-speaking communities. It has been widely used throughout history and remains common today.
Variants & Derivatives
Karim, Kareemah, Kareema
Modern Popularity & Image
Kareem is viewed positively, often associated with generosity and kindness in modern contexts. It is a popular name in many Muslim communities.
Famous People
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Kareem El-Amin, Kareem Hunt
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Kareem"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Kareem"
"Kareem" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 7025th of 7552 | 8 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 554th of 10718 | 3,436 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 552nd of 16616 | 4,869 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 678th of 24088 | 4,981 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 693rd of 23106 | 4,482 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 5674th of 19264 | 140 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 13939th of 27321 | 48 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 35406th of 35406 | 5 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 30306th of 30306 | 5 |
Regional Popularity of "Kareem" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
20.67% 607th/2937 |
8.35% 291st/3483 |
17.34% 610th/3518 |
20.23% 818th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
19.95% 735th/3685 |
5.45% 244th/4475 |
12.71% 660th/5194 |
13.96% 882nd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
16.50% 756th/4582 |
7.38% 381st/5164 |
9.78% 715th/7313 |
13.01% 971st/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
15.94% 635th/3984 |
12.46% 559th/4487 |
9.91% 676th/6822 |
14.34% 900th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Kareem" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
71.55% 2492nd/3483 |
- | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Kareem"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Kareem" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.