Karem
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Karem first appeared in US Social Security records in 1973.
Over 233 babies have been named Karem in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Karem is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #22,428 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #22,428
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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Karem is also used as a boy name, ranked #8717.
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About the Name Karem
Karem is a girl name .
Is Karem a boy or girl name? Karem is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #22,428 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #8,717. Karem is more commonly used as a boy name.
Karem is currently ranked #22,428 in popularity for girl 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 Karen, Karely, Kareli . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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