Karim
Karim is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Generous, noble, or bountiful.
Origin and history
Karim is an Arabic name meaning generous or noble. It is widely used across the Muslim world and has seen steady, moderate growth in popularity in the United States in recent decades.
Popularity in the United States
6,886 babies in the United States have been named Karim since 1880. It ranks #1453 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #822.
States where it is most popular
- CA (21.2 %)
- NY (18.7 %)
- TX (15.6 %)
- FL (8.1 %)
- NJ (6.2 %)
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 | 25 |
| 1960-1970 | 132 |
| 1970-1980 | 626 |
| 1980-1990 | 646 |
| 1990-2000 | 831 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,242 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,771 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,613 |
Famous people named Karim
- Karim Benzema: Footballer
- Karim Rashid: Industrial Designer
Fun facts
- The term Karim appears frequently in the Quran as an attribute of honor, generosity, and divinity.
- It is frequently transliterated into English as either Karim or Kareem.