Karim vs Liem

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

Liem

Boy #5,715 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"honest, incorruptible"

Origin: Sino-Vietnamese

Cultural Roots

Vietnamese Southeast Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,715
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Karim Rank #819
Liem Rank #5,715

Karim is more popular, ranked #819 vs #5715 for Liem.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Karim or Liem more popular?

Karim is more popular, ranked #819 compared to Liem at #5715 in the United States.

What do Karim and Liem mean?

Karim means "honorable, bountiful" (Arabic origin). Liem means "honest, incorruptible" (Sino-Vietnamese origin).

Are Karim and Liem boy or girl names?

Karim is primarily a boy name. Liem is primarily a boy name.

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