Generous, noble, honorable
Derived from the Arabic root k-r-m, Karim is one of the 99 names of Allah in Islamic tradition. It signifies a person who is not only generous with wealth but also noble in character and spirit. It has been a staple name in the Muslim world for centuries and is appreciated for its elegant simplicity.
Less common today
Karim isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #708 in 2023.
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US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
