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Karim vs Imran

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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Imran

Boy #974 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"prosperity, long life, flourishing"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim South Asian Middle Eastern North African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#974
Total SSA Count
231
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Karim Rank #819
Imran Rank #974

Karim is more popular, ranked #819 vs #974 for Imran.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Karim or Imran more popular?

Karim is more popular, ranked #819 compared to Imran at #974 in the United States.

What do Karim and Imran mean?

Karim means "honorable, bountiful" (Arabic origin). Imran means "prosperity, long life, flourishing" (Arabic origin).

Are Karim and Imran boy or girl names?

Karim is primarily a boy name. Imran is primarily a boy name.

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