Karima
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Generous: A Friend. Feminine Of Karim.
- Origin
- Arabic
Karima Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 1,460 baby girls have been named Karima. The name peaked in 1979 with 63 US births that year (rank #1742). In 2024, ranked #9857 nationally — 8,115 places below its 1979 peak.
Top States for Karima
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Karima births are: New York (223), Pennsylvania (153), New Jersey (70).
Other Arabic-Origin Names Like Karima
If you like Karima's Arabic origin, consider these related names: Aaleyah, Aaliyah, Aban, Abbas, Abbud. Browse all Arabic names →
6-Letter Names Starting with K
Names with Karima's exact length and starting letter: Kaaria, Kaarle, Kaarlo, Kabaka, Kadian.
Quick Facts About Karima
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karimah | Giving; Noble | Female | Arabic |
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Compare Karima to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Karima against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).