How Popular (or Rare) was Kareem in 2008?

🇺🇸 United States • Boy

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#739
2008 Rank
309
2008 Births
#595
Best Rank (1998)
442
Peak Year (2023)
10,147
Total Births (1996-2025)
1 in 6,602
Rarity Factor (2008)

📊 The Kareem Story

Kareem is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #739 in 2008 with 309 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2023 with 442 births ranking #626. In 2008, approximately 1 in every 6,602 boys born was named Kareem. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.

Popularity Trend (1996–2025)

📅 Data Status: Official verified statistics are currently available from 1996 up to 2025. This report reflects the most recent confirmed data from United States; 2026 and 2027 projections are based on real-time search trends and will be finalized upon the next official release.

Name Meaning & Origin

Origin: Arabic  |  Meaning: generous; noble

Kareem is an Arabic name meaning "generous" or "noble". It is elegant, respected, and grounded in a strong moral quality.

The name has long-standing use across Arabic-speaking and wider Muslim communities. Its appeal comes from both its smooth sound and its clear, honourable meaning.

Did you know?Kareem belongs to the family of Arabic names built around admired moral qualities rather than only lineage or place.
Similar namesAhmad, Kabir, Khalid, Khalil, Zayd

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