Abdullah vs Karim

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
Nicknames
Kar

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Abdullah Rank #782
Karim Rank #819

Abdullah is more popular, ranked #782 vs #819 for Karim.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Abdullah ___

  • Abdullah Muhammad
  • Abdullah Ali
  • Abdullah Omar
  • Abdullah Hassan
  • Abdullah Khalid
  • Abdullah Ibrahim

Karim ___

  • Karim Hassan
  • Karim Ali
  • Karim Nabil
  • Karim Joseph
  • Karim James
  • Karim Alexander

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Abdullah

Ibrahim Fatimah Zainab Omar Aisha

If you choose Karim

Layla Omar Yasmine Ibrahim Nour

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abdullah or Karim more popular?

Abdullah is more popular, ranked #782 compared to Karim at #819 in the United States.

What do Abdullah and Karim mean?

Abdullah means "slave of Allah" (Arabic origin). Karim means "honorable, bountiful" (Arabic origin).

Are Abdullah and Karim boy or girl names?

Abdullah is primarily a boy name. Karim is primarily a boy name.

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