Karem vs Makesha

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Makesha

Girl #22,538 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"coined American name; likely from Keisha/Keziah (cassia tree)"

Origin: American via Hebrew

Cultural Roots

African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#22,538
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
3
Nicknames
Keisha, Kesh, Mae

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Popularity Comparison

Karem Rank #8,717
Makesha Rank #22,538

Karem is more popular, ranked #8717 vs #22538 for Makesha.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Karem ___

No pairings available yet.

Makesha ___

  • Makesha Renee
  • Makesha Marie
  • Makesha Denise
  • Makesha Nicole
  • Makesha Ann

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Karem

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If you choose Makesha

Deshawn Lakeisha Marquise Takeya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Karem or Makesha more popular?

Karem is more popular, ranked #8717 compared to Makesha at #22538 in the United States.

What do Karem and Makesha mean?

Makesha means "coined American name; likely from Keisha/Keziah (cassia tree)" (American via Hebrew origin).

Are Karem and Makesha boy or girl names?

Karem is primarily a boy name. Makesha is primarily a girl name.

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