Karema

Q: What is the origin of Karema?

Karema is of Arabic origin. The name carries significant cultural meaning and has been used across generations within its origin tradition.

Q: How popular is the name Karema?

According to the latest SSA data, Karema is currently ranked #999999 in the United States. The popularity of this name has evolved over the past century based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Q: Is Karema a girl name?

Karema is traditionally a girl name. Modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal choice and cultural context.

female

Updated 6 months ago

Meaning

"Generous Noble"

Karema is an Arabic-derived given name associated with generosity and nobility, often linked to the root for honor.

Themes:generosityvirtuearabic

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This name has been verified against authoritative sources including SSA data, etymology databases, and cultural naming traditions.

Popularity History of Karema

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

UnrankedNot ranked

SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Unranked

Karema did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year

no national rank in 2024

Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

Karema Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Karema.

8 ideas

kary

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kare

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kie

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rema

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emay

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remy

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Baby Name Lists That Include Karema

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Karema mean?

Karema means "Generous Noble". Karema is an Arabic-derived given name associated with generosity and nobility, often linked to the root for honor.

What is the origin of Karema?

Karema is of Arabic origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.

How popular is the name Karema?

According to the latest SSA data, Karema is currently not ranked in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Is Karema a girl name?

Karema is traditionally a girl name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.

What are good nicknames for Karema?

Popular nicknames for Karema include kary, kare, kie, ko, and more. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.

What names are similar to Karema?

There are many names similar to Karema in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginArabic

Syllables3

Length6 letters

Trend→ Stable

Starts withK

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Akeem Abdul Ahmir Amin Ammar

Sisters

Aniya Aida Anissa Ali Ayesha

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