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Karima

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How to Pronounce Karima

Pronounced kah-REE-mah /kɑˈri.mɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic karima, a feminine of Karim, 'generous; noble; kind; honorable'Low

In 30 seconds: Generous; noble; kind: Karima is Arabic. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'kah-REE-mah').
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Origin LowArabic
MeaningFrom the Arabic karima, a feminine of Karim, 'generous; noble; kind; honorable'
U.S. rank (2025)#7673 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births14 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1979
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,460
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197919672025

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

Karima comes from the Arabic karima, a feminine of Karim, 'generous; noble; kind; honorable'. A lyrical, classic name (said 'kah-REE-mah').

In the U.S. it appears in Arabic-speaking and African American families. Rare, generous-and-noble at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Karima is Arabic for 'generous; noble; kind; honorable' (a feminine of Karim) — a lyrical, warm name (said 'kah-REE-mah').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Karima — Arabic etymology

Variations

KareemaKarimah

Nicknames

Kari

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Karima mean?

Karima is Arabic for 'generous; noble; kind; honorable' (a feminine of Karim).

How do you pronounce Karima?

It's said kah-REE-mah /kɑˈri.mɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Karima a boy or girl name?

Karima is a girl's name.

How popular is Karima?

Karima is a very rare name in the U.S.

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