Emma vs Kareem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Kareem Rank #676

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #676 for Kareem.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emma ___

  • Emma Rose
  • Emma Grace
  • Emma Jane
  • Emma Louise
  • Emma Kate
  • Emma Marie

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 Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Kareem

Jamal Tariq Yasmine Nadia Omar

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Kareem more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Kareem at #676 in the United States.

What do Emma and Kareem mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Kareem means "generous, noble, honorable" (Arabic origin).

Are Emma and Kareem boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Kareem is primarily a boy name.

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