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Kareema

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Pronounced kuh-REE-muh /kəˈriː.mə/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic Karima, feminine of Karim, 'generous; noble; honorable.' Al-Karim ('the Generous') is counted among the names of God in Islamic tradition, giving this family a respected, faith-linked root.Medium

In 30 seconds: A dignified Arabic name: Kareema means 'generous, noble' (said 'kuh-REE-muh'). It shares its root with Al-Karim, a name of God.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningFrom the Arabic Karima, feminine of Karim, 'generous; noble; honorable.' Al-Karim ('the Generous') is counted among the names of God in Islamic tradition, giving this family a respected, faith-linked root.
U.S. rank (2019)#14650 ↘ Falling
2019 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1984
Total births (all-time)≈ 787

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198419722019

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Kareema is the Arabic Karima, 'generous; noble; honorable,' feminine counterpart to Karim. Its root ties to Al-Karim, a name of God, giving it a respected, faith-linked heritage. Rare in the U.S. (said 'kuh-REE-muh').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Muslim and Arab-heritage families. Rare, dignified, and faith-linked.

Did you know? Kareema comes from the Arabic Karima, 'generous; noble,' feminine of Karim. The root is shared with Al-Karim, 'the Generous,' one of the names of God in Islamic tradition — a name of real dignity (said 'kuh-REE-muh').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Kareema — Arabic Karima, 'generous, noble'; feminine of Karim; Al-Karim as name of God

Variations

KarimaKareemahKarema

Nicknames

KariReema

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kareema mean?

Kareema is Arabic for 'generous; noble,' the feminine form of Karim; the root is shared with Al-Karim, a name of God.

How do you pronounce Kareema?

It's said kuh-REE-muh /kəˈriː.mə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Kareema a boy or girl name?

Kareema is a girl's name (Karim is the masculine form).

How popular is Kareema?

Kareema is a rare name in the U.S.

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