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Kareem

Pronunciation: [ k-er-EEM ]

Girl Name #61,851 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Kareem is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced k-er-EEM.

Parents who love the name Kareem often also consider Katherine, Katie, Kate .

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#61,851
Total SSA Count
5

Alternative Spellings

Nicknames

Kar Kay Karie Kareie

Also a Boy Name

Kareem is also used as a boy name, ranked #676.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kareem

Is Kareem a boy or girl name?
Kareem is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #61851. As a boy name, it is ranked #676. Kareem is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Kareem?
Kareem is pronounced k-er-EEM.
How popular is the name Kareem?
Kareem is currently ranked #61851 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Kareem?
Common nicknames for Kareem include Kar, Kay, Karie, and Kareie.
Is Kareem a common or rare name?
Kareem is an uncommon name, ranked #61851 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Kareem

Kareem is a girl name .

Is Kareem a boy or girl name? Kareem is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #61,851 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #676. Kareem is more commonly used as a boy name.

Kareem is currently ranked #61,851 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Kareem include Kar, Kay, Karie, and Kareie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Kareem include Karen, Karely, Kareli . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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