Kareen
Kareen is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Generous, noble, honorable.
Origin and history
Kareen is a variant spelling of the Arabic name Karim (or Kareem), which means generous, noble, or honorable. Though more commonly spelled Kareem or Karim for males in the United States, Kareen appears occasionally in U.S. birth records. It offers a soft, modern phonetic appeal while maintaining classic traditional roots.
Popularity in the United States
742 babies in the United States have been named Kareen since 1880. It ranks #3934 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- NY (63.3 %)
- NJ (10.9 %)
- PA (9.4 %)
- GA (5.9 %)
- CA (3.9 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 348 |
| 1980-1990 | 234 |
| 1990-2000 | 111 |
| 2000-2010 | 23 |
| 2010-2019 | 26 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- Kareen functions as a modern phonetic variation of the classic masculine Arabic name Kareem or Karim.
- With under 1,000 total recorded male births in the U.S. since 1880, it remains a rare alternative spelling.