Kareem
Pronunciation: [ k-er-EEM ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Kareem first appeared in US Social Security records in 1972.
Over 198 babies have been named Kareem in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kareem is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #61,851 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #61,851
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Kareem is also used as a boy name, ranked #676.
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Latin laurus origin
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About the Name Kareem
Kareem is a girl name .
Is Kareem a boy or girl name? Kareem is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #61,851 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #676. Kareem is more commonly used as a boy name.
Kareem is currently ranked #61,851 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kareem include Kar, Kare, Karey, Kareie, Kay, Kaie, and Karkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Kareem include Karen, Karely, Kareli . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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