Abdulkarim
Meaningservant of the Generous One · Arabic
Abdulkarim is an Arabic boy name meaning “servant of the Generous One”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
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- Hidden namesLook closely: Abdulkarim has the name Ari hiding inside it.
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Abdulkarim would score 19 points, thanks largely to the K (worth 5).
- GenerationAbdulkarim peaked in 2018, which makes it a Gen Alpha name. The typical Abdulkarim you'd meet today is about 7 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Abdulkarim would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 212,766 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryAbdulkarim first shows up in US birth records in 1990, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 35 years since.
US births per million boys, 1990–2025
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About the name Abdulkarim
Abdulkarim is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “servant of the Generous One”. With 4 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, and plenty of room for a nickname, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades and is still gaining fans. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Arabic names
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- Boy name: Silas · of the forest
- Boy name: Aaron · possibly exalted
- Boy name: Amir · prince, commander
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Questions about the name Abdulkarim
What does the name Abdulkarim mean?
Abdulkarim means “servant of the Generous One” and comes from Arabic. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Kareem (“generous”), Karim (“generous, noble”), Jawad (“generous”) and Akram (“most generous”).
What is the origin of the name Abdulkarim?
Abdulkarim is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Caleb (“dog, faithful”), Silas (“of the forest”), Aaron (“possibly exalted”) and Amir (“prince, commander”).
Is Abdulkarim a boy or girl name?
Abdulkarim is a boy name. In 2025, 8 US boys were named Abdulkarim.
How popular is the name Abdulkarim?
Abdulkarim ranked #8,910 for US boys in 2025, given to 8 babies. Its best year was 2018, when it reached #5,540. Over the last five years it has climbed 644 places.
What names are similar to Abdulkarim?
If you like Abdulkarim, you might also like Kareem, Karim, Jawad and Akram.
What should I know before naming my baby Abdulkarim?
Abdulkarim is an Arabic boy name meaning “servant of the Generous One”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.