Karima
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Karima first appeared in US Social Security records in 1967.
Over 1,460 babies have been named Karima in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Karima is past its peak , currently ranked #11,402 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #11,402
- Total SSA Count
- 10
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#11,539 in US
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About the Name Karima
Karima is a girl name .
Karima is currently ranked #11,402 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Karima include Kar, Kari, Kariy, Kariie, Kay, Kaie, and Karkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Karima include Karina, Kari, Karis, Kariyah, Karissa . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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