NAME PROFILE
Kareem
Kareem is an Arabic name meaning 'generous' or 'noble.' it carries a legacy of moral weight and principled leadership, suggesting a person who is visionary and disciplined.
Key Stats
| Total births | 18,359 |
| Gender | Male (87% / 13%) |
| Peak year | 1980 |
| Peak generation | Gen X |
| First recorded | 1971 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 21%CA — 20%NJ — 20%PA — 20%FL — 20%
Notable People
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (Athlete) · Kareem Hunt (Athlete) · Kareem Jackson (Athlete) · Kareem Martin (Athlete) · Kareem Rush (Athlete)
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