Kareem
Kareem is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Generous, noble, or honorable.
Origin and history
Kareem is a given name of Arabic origin that means generous or noble. It became widely recognized in the United States during the late 20th century, largely influenced by prominent sports figures. It continues to be a steadily used male name across the country.
Popularity in the United States
18,161 babies in the United States have been named Kareem since 1880. It ranks #870 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #650.
States where it is most popular
- NY (22.3 %)
- PA (9.3 %)
- CA (9.2 %)
- NJ (8 %)
- FL (7.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 18 |
| 1970-1980 | 2,967 |
| 1980-1990 | 3,066 |
| 1990-2000 | 3,168 |
| 2000-2010 | 3,122 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,382 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,438 |
Famous people named Kareem
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: Basketball Player, Author
- Kareem Hunt: Football Player
Fun facts
- The name stems from the Arabic root k-r-m, which conveys notions of generosity and high moral character.
- The name gained widespread prominence in American pop culture through Hall of Fame basketball player Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.