Kareen vs Melissa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kareen

Boy #29,596 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"generous, noble"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Middle Eastern African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#29,596
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kari, Reen

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Kareen Rank #29,596
Melissa Rank #377

Melissa is more popular, ranked #377 vs #29596 for Kareen.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kareen ___

  • Kareen Abdul
  • Kareen Hassan
  • Kareen Ali
  • Kareen James
  • Kareen Michael

Melissa ___

  • Melissa Ann
  • Melissa Marie
  • Melissa Grace
  • Melissa Joy
  • Melissa Kate
  • Melissa Renee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kareen

Tariq Jameel Yasmine Nadia

If you choose Melissa

Jessica Jennifer Michelle Brian Kevin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kareen or Melissa more popular?

Melissa is more popular, ranked #377 compared to Kareen at #29596 in the United States.

What do Kareen and Melissa mean?

Kareen means "generous, noble" (Arabic origin). Melissa means "honey bee" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Kareen and Melissa boy or girl names?

Kareen is primarily a boy name. Melissa is primarily a girl name.

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