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Karim vs Hakim

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Karim

Boy #819 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"honorable, bountiful"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim North African Middle Eastern

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#819
Total SSA Count
305
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Hakim

Boy #2,403 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ruler, judge"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim African Swahili African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,403
Total SSA Count
58
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Karim Rank #819
Hakim Rank #2,403

Karim is more popular, ranked #819 vs #2403 for Hakim.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Karim or Hakim more popular?

Karim is more popular, ranked #819 compared to Hakim at #2403 in the United States.

What do Karim and Hakim mean?

Karim means "honorable, bountiful" (Arabic origin). Hakim means "ruler, judge" (Arabic origin).

Are Karim and Hakim boy or girl names?

Karim is primarily a boy name. Hakim is primarily a boy name.

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