Karem

Karem 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 England & Wales it was given to 3 boys in 2014.

Karem at a glance

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

About the name Karem

Karem 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, Karem first appears in Social Security records in 1976. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #4338 in 1981, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 129 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Karem in US records

First recorded (US)
1976
Best US rank
#4338 in 1981
Peak year
1993
Total since 1880
129

Karem in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2008
Best rank
#3687 in 2008
Babies named Karem in 2014
3
Total since 1996
7

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Karem mean?

The meaning of Karem 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 Karem a boy or girl name?

Karem is a boy name. In England & Wales, 3 babies received the name in 2014.

What origin is the name Karem?

Karem comes from the Muslim & Arabic tradition.

How popular is the name Karem?

Karem first appears in US records in 1976. Its best-ever ranking was #4338 in 1981, and 0 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.