Raheem vs Karim

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Raheem

Boy #1,383 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"merciful, compassionate"

Origin: Arabic r-h-m root

Arabic Muslim African American South Asian

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Boy #819 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"honorable, bountiful"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Muslim North African Middle Eastern

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Raheem Rank #1,383

Karim Rank #819

Karim is more popular, ranked #819 vs #1383 for Raheem.

Is Raheem or Karim more popular?

Karim is more popular, ranked #819 compared to Raheem at #1383 in the United States.

What do Raheem and Karim mean?

Raheem means "merciful, compassionate" (Arabic r-h-m root origin). Karim means "honorable, bountiful" (Arabic origin).

Are Raheem and Karim boy or girl names?

Raheem is primarily a boy name. Karim is primarily a boy name.