Boy
Kareem
generous, noble, honored
About Kareem
Imagine a name that embodies generosity and nobility—that's what you're giving your son. This choice resonates with warmth and dignified strength, creating an immediate impression of character and grace. The flowing sounds create musicality that's both memorable and pleasing to the ear. Your child will carry a name associated with excellence and high achievement, setting a foundation for confidence and self-respect. The two-syllable structure provides perfect balance, neither too simple nor overly complex. It crosses cultural boundaries with ease while maintaining distinctive identity. Parents drawn to this name typically value compassion, integrity, and leadership qualities. The name ages beautifully from childhood through distinguished adulthood, never feeling juvenile or outdated. Consider the pride your son will feel introducing himself with such a resonant, meaningful choice. This name doesn't follow trends—it sets them.
Popularity of the Name Kareem
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | #405 | |||
| 1973 | #501 | |||
| 1974 | #438 | |||
| 1975 | #380 | |||
| 1976 | #398 | |||
| 1977 | #367 | |||
| 1978 | #408 | |||
| 1979 | #422 | |||
| 1980 | #373 | |||
| 1981 | #467 | |||
| 1982 | #473 | |||
| 1983 | #475 | |||
| 1984 | #553 | |||
| 1985 | #522 | |||
| 1986 | #560 | |||
| 1987 | #526 | |||
| 1988 | #541 | |||
| 1989 | #560 | |||
| 1990 | #572 | |||
| 1991 | #560 | #578 | ||
| 1992 | #548 | #850 | ||
| 1993 | #575 | #671 | ||
| 1994 | #543 | #812 | ||
| 1995 | #600 | #793 | ||
| 1996 | #596 | #563 | ||
| 1997 | #600 | #754 | #610 | |
| 1998 | #595 | #747 | #652 | |
| 1999 | #609 | #836 | #869 | |
| 2000 | #620 | #740 | #965 | |
| 2001 | #606 | #624 | #638 | |
| 2002 | #624 | #845 | #608 | |
| 2003 | #664 | #732 | #795 | |
| 2004 | #619 | #756 | ||
| 2005 | #700 | #625 | ||
| 2006 | #714 | #710 | ||
| 2007 | #731 | #811 | #683 | |
| 2008 | #739 | #997 | #658 | |
| 2009 | #741 | #875 | #802 | #868 |
| 2010 | #700 | #903 | #499 | |
| 2011 | #743 | #867 | #619 | |
| 2012 | #745 | #817 | #592 | |
| 2013 | #683 | #625 | ||
| 2014 | #751 | #736 | #686 | |
| 2015 | #732 | #642 | #693 | |
| 2016 | #709 | #780 | #576 | |
| 2017 | #700 | #768 | #452 | |
| 2018 | #698 | #741 | #791 | #665 |
| 2019 | #672 | #763 | #650 | |
| 2020 | #639 | #574 | #709 | |
| 2021 | #696 | #727 | #499 | #541 |
| 2022 | #671 | #548 | #587 | #518 |
| 2023 | #628 | #561 | #440 | #441 |
| 2024 | #675 | #506 | #467 | |
| 2025 | #702 | #520 | #705 | #468 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Kareem
- Karim
- Kareen
- Karimah
- Karimullah
- Karimu
Names Similar to Kareem
Nicknames for Kareem
- Kar
- Kare
- Reem
- KJ
Famous People Named Kareem
| Kareem Abdul-Jabbar | Legendary basketball player and social activist |
| Kareem Hunt | Professional football running back |
| Kareem McKenzie | Former NFL offensive lineman |
| Kareem Rush | Former NBA shooting guard |
| Kareem Campbell | Professional skateboarder |
| Kareem Amer | Egyptian blogger and political activist |
| Kareem Samara | Palestinian-American musician and composer |
| Kareem Fahim | Award-winning journalist and writer |
| Kareem Maddox | American former professional basketball player turned poet |
| Kareem Mortimer | Bahamian filmmaker and visual artist |
| Kareem Elgazzar | Egyptian photographer and artist |
| Kareem Shaheen | Journalist and Middle East correspondent |
| Kareem Serageldin | Egyptian-American mathematician and scientist |
| Kareem Tabsch | Filmmaker and director |
| Kareem Kandi | American jazz saxophonist |
| Kareem Estefan | Writer, editor, and academic |
Characters Named Kareem
| Kareem Jenkins | Character from the comic book series "Concrete" |
| Kareem Saïd | Character from the TV series "Oz" |
| Kareem Washington | Character from the TV series "Numb3rs" |
| Kareem Said | Character from the TV series "Monk" |