Karam

Karam is a boy's name of Arabic origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 137 boys in the United States.

Karam at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Karam

Karam belongs to the Muslim & Arabic tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Karam first appears in Social Security records in 1977. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1370 in 2024, and in 2024 137 babies received the name — 1,526 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Karam in US records

First recorded (US)
1977
Best US rank
#1370 in 2024
Peak year
2024
Babies named Karam in 2024
137
Total since 1880
1,526

Karam in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#668 in 2025
Babies named Karam in 2025
54
Total since 1996
810

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Karam mean?

The meaning of Karam is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Arabic origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Karam a boy or girl name?

Karam is a boy name. In 2024, 137 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Karam?

Karam comes from the Muslim & Arabic tradition.

How popular is the name Karam?

Karam first appears in US records in 1977. Its best-ever ranking was #1370 in 2024, and 137 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.