Kerem

Kerem is a boy's name of Arabic origin meaning “nobleness, kindness.” In 2024 it was given to 39 boys in the United States.

Kerem at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic · Turkish
Meaning
“nobleness, kindness”

About the name Kerem

Kerem belongs to the Muslim & Arabic and Turkish tradition. Its meaning — “nobleness, kindness” — is the sense carried by its Arabic roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Kerem first appears in Social Security records in 1983. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #3037 in 2016, and in 2024 39 babies received the name — 628 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Kerem in US records

First recorded (US)
1983
Best US rank
#3037 in 2016
Peak year
2016
Babies named Kerem in 2024
39
Total since 1880
628

Kerem in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1121 in 2015
Babies named Kerem in 2025
22
Total since 1996
453

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Kerem mean?

Kerem means “nobleness, kindness” in its Arabic roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Kerem a boy or girl name?

Kerem is a boy name. In 2024, 39 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Kerem?

Kerem comes from the Muslim & Arabic and Turkish tradition.

How popular is the name Kerem?

Kerem first appears in US records in 1983. Its best-ever ranking was #3037 in 2016, and 39 babies were given the name in 2024.

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