Karem
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Karem first appeared in US Social Security records in 1976.
Over 129 babies have been named Karem in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Karem is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #8,717 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #8,717
- Total SSA Count
- 10
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Karem is also used as a girl name, ranked #22428.
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Old English origin
"woodland clearing with ferns"
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About the Name Karem
Karem is a boy name .
Is Karem a boy or girl name? Karem is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #8,717 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #22,428. Karem is more commonly used as a boy name.
Karem is currently ranked #8,717 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Karem include Kar, Kay, Kaie, and Karkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Karem include Kareem . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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