Karimah

Karimah is a girl baby name. Ranked #34,902 in the US, popular nicknames include Kar, Kay, and Karie.

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Girl Name #34,902 Most Popular Hidden Gem 7 Letters

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Karimah is a girl name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records.

Parents who love the name Karimah often also consider Emine, Donyetta, Shontia .

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Historical Record

Karimah first appeared in US Social Security records in 1971.

Over 588 babies have been named Karimah in the United States since SSA records began.

Today, Karimah is past its peak , currently ranked #34,902 for girl names in the US .

Popularity Over Time

#34,902
Current Rank
Peaked 1975 Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#34,902
Total SSA Count
6

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Kar Kay Karie Kariie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Karimah

Is Karimah a boy or girl name?
Karimah is primarily used as a girl name.
How popular is the name Karimah?
Karimah is currently ranked #34902 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Karimah?
Common nicknames for Karimah include Kar, Kay, Karie, and Kariie.
Is Karimah a common or rare name?
Karimah is an uncommon name, ranked #34902 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What girl names are similar to Karimah?
Karimah pairs well with Emine, Donyetta, Shontia, Lativia in style and sound.
Are there other spellings for Karimah?
Related spellings include Karina, Kari, Karis, Kariyah.

About the Name Karimah

Karimah is a girl name .

Karimah is currently ranked #34,902 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

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

Alternative spellings of Karimah include Karina, Kari, Karis, Kariyah, Karissa . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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