Karimah
Karimah is a girl baby name. Ranked #34,902 in the US, popular nicknames include Kar, Kay, and Karie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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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 .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #34,902
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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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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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis