The nameKaram

Karam is a boy's name of Arabic origin.

Meaning

From the Arabic karam, "generosity".

Origin

Arabic.

History

In France it is at its highest today.

Popularity of the name Karam

Karam in France

856thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2025peak year (45 births)
555babies named Karam in France since 1900
02345 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Karam was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 240 births over the decade, 43% of all recorded babies named Karam. Its rise began around 1983, and it peaked in 2025. Half of all babies named Karam in France were born before 2018, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 39 births a year on average, against 28 in the five years before.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Karam mean?

From the Arabic karam, "generosity".

What is the origin of the name Karam?

Arabic.

Is Karam a girl's or a boy's name?

Karam is a boy's name.