Karam
Meaninggenerosity · Arabic
Karam is an Arabic boy name meaning “generosity”. 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 crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
Did you know?
- AnagramShuffle the letters of Karam and you get Karma. Same letters, different name.
- GenerationKaram is having its moment right now. Most Karams are still in diapers or at preschool, so picture a Gen Alpha or Gen Beta kid.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Karam would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 16,260 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryKaram first shows up in US birth records in 1977, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 48 years since.
- Where it's lovedWant to meet a lot of Karams? Head to Michigan, where it's the #641 boy name, its best showing of any state.
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Karam
Karam is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “generosity”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It has been around for generations, yet it's never been more loved than it is today. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Arabic names
More Arabic boy names
- Boy name: Caleb · dog, faithful
- Boy name: Silas · of the forest
- Boy name: Aaron · possibly exalted
- Boy name: Amir · prince, commander
- Boy name: Xavier · new house
- Boy name: Jasper · treasurer
- Boy name: Muhammad · praised
- Boy name: Omar · flourishing, long-lived
Questions about the name Karam
What does the name Karam mean?
Karam means “generosity” and comes from Arabic. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Hisham (“generosity”), Ikram (“honor, generosity”) and Hesham (“generosity”).
What is the origin of the name Karam?
Karam 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 Karam a boy or girl name?
Karam is a boy name. In 2025, 105 US boys were named Karam.
How popular is the name Karam?
Karam ranked #1,609 for US boys in 2025, given to 105 babies. Its best year was 2024, when it reached #1,371. Over the last five years it has climbed 76 places.
What names are similar to Karam?
If you like Karam, you might also like Hisham, Ikram and Hesham.
What should I know before naming my baby Karam?
Karam is an Arabic boy name meaning “generosity”. 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 crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.