The nameKarima
Karima is an Arabic name of generosity.
- Girl's name
- Arabic
Meaning
Karima means "generous, noble" in Arabic.
Origin
Arabic.
History
In England and Wales Karima reached 1450th place in 1997.
Popularity of the name Karima
Karima in the United States
Karima was most popular in the United States in the 1970s, with 389 births over the decade, 27% of all recorded babies named Karima. Its rise began around 1967, and it peaked in 1979. Half of all babies named Karima in the United States were born before 1990.
Karima in France
Karima was most popular in France in the 1980s, with 3,995 births over the decade, 35% of all recorded babies named Karima. Its rise began around 1960, and it peaked in 1983. Half of all babies named Karima in France were born before 1980, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 22 births a year on average, against 27 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Karima mean?
Karima means "generous, noble" in Arabic.
What is the origin of the name Karima?
Arabic.
Is Karima a girl's or a boy's name?
Karima is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Karima?
In 2024, Karima was the 9904th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 10 births.
What are the variants of the name Karima?
Variants and related names of Karima include Karim.