Jaheem vs Kareem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jaheem

Boy #5,304 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fire, intensity"

Origin: Arabic

African American Caribbean Muslim

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Boy #676 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"generous, noble, honorable"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Muslim Egyptian Lebanese American

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Jaheem Rank #5,304

Kareem Rank #676

Kareem is more popular, ranked #676 vs #5304 for Jaheem.

Is Jaheem or Kareem more popular?

Kareem is more popular, ranked #676 compared to Jaheem at #5304 in the United States.

What do Jaheem and Kareem mean?

Jaheem means "fire, intensity" (Arabic origin). Kareem means "generous, noble, honorable" (Arabic origin).

Are Jaheem and Kareem boy or girl names?

Jaheem is primarily a boy name. Kareem is primarily a boy name.