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Karyme

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Pronounced kah-REE-meh /kɑˈri.mɛ/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Karime/Karima — from Arabic karim, 'generous, noble, kind, honourable' (the feminine of Karim)Medium

In 30 seconds: Generous and noble: Karyme spells Karima — 'generous, noble, kind'. Soft, lyrical, and warm (said 'kah-REE-meh').
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningA spelling of Karime/Karima — from Arabic karim, 'generous, noble, kind, honourable' (the feminine of Karim)
U.S. rank (2024)#5686 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births22 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2003
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,134

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200319962024

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

Karyme is a spelling of Karime/Karima — from Arabic karim, 'generous, noble, kind, honourable' (Al-Karim, 'the Most Generous', is one of the names of God; the feminine of Karim). Carried into Latin America via Arab heritage, a soft, lyrical name (the Mexican actress Karime Lozano; said 'kah-REE-meh').

In the U.S. it appears in Latino and Arab families. Rare, generous-and-noble at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Karima means 'generous, noble, kind, honourable' in Arabic (the feminine of Karim, one of the names of God) — Karyme is a Latina spelling, soft and lyrical (the Mexican actress Karime; said 'kah-REE-meh').
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name — Karima — root etymology

Variations

KarimeKarimaKareme

Nicknames

Kari

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Karyme mean?

Karyme spells Karima — Arabic 'generous, noble, kind, honourable'.

How do you pronounce Karyme?

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

Is Karyme a boy or girl name?

Karyme is a girl's name.

How popular is Karyme?

Karyme is a rare name in the U.S.

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