Amiri vs Kareem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amiri

Boy #536 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"prince, commander"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Swahili Arabic African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#536
Total SSA Count
556
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mir, Ami

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Kareem

Boy #676 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"generous, noble, honorable"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Egyptian Lebanese American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#676
Total SSA Count
403
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kari, Reem

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Popularity Comparison

Amiri Rank #536
Kareem Rank #676

Amiri is more popular, ranked #536 vs #676 for Kareem.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amiri ___

  • Amiri James
  • Amiri Cole
  • Amiri Rashid
  • Amiri Elijah
  • Amiri Zane
  • Amiri Leon

Kareem ___

  • Kareem Hassan
  • Kareem Ali
  • Kareem Muhammad
  • Kareem Abdul
  • Kareem James
  • Kareem Malik

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amiri

Zara Kai Naomi Isaiah Leila

If you choose Kareem

Jamal Tariq Yasmine Nadia Omar

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amiri or Kareem more popular?

Amiri is more popular, ranked #536 compared to Kareem at #676 in the United States.

What do Amiri and Kareem mean?

Amiri means "prince, commander" (Arabic origin). Kareem means "generous, noble, honorable" (Arabic origin).

Are Amiri and Kareem boy or girl names?

Amiri is primarily a boy name. Kareem is primarily a boy name.

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