Karime vs Meryem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Karime

Girl #4,459 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"generous, noble"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic North African Spanish-speaking

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,459
Total SSA Count
32
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kari, Karine

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Karime Rank #4,459
Meryem Rank #4,565

Karime is more popular, ranked #4459 vs #4565 for Meryem.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Karime ___

  • Karime Nour
  • Karime Leila
  • Karime Yasmine
  • Karime Sofia
  • Karime Elena
  • Karime Jade

Meryem ___

  • Meryem Nur
  • Meryem Leila
  • Meryem Selin
  • Meryem Asya
  • Meryem Buse
  • Meryem Elif

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Karime

Yasmine Leila Nadia Tariq Omar

If you choose Meryem

Fatima Yusuf Zeynep Ibrahim Aisha

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Karime or Meryem more popular?

Karime is more popular, ranked #4459 compared to Meryem at #4565 in the United States.

What do Karime and Meryem mean?

Karime means "generous, noble" (Arabic origin). Meryem means "beloved" (Egyptian origin).

Are Karime and Meryem boy or girl names?

Karime is primarily a girl name. Meryem is primarily a girl name.

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