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Karima

Girl name · Arabic

Meaninggenerous, noble · Arabic

Karima is an Arabic girl name meaning “generous, noble”. 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 simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.

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  • AnagramShuffle the letters of Karima and you get Kamari and Makari. Same letters, different names.
  • Hidden namesLook closely: Karima has the name Ari hiding inside it.
  • Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Karima would score 12 points, thanks largely to the K (worth 5).
  • GenerationKarima peaked in 1976, which makes it a Gen X name. The typical Karima you'd meet today is about 49 years old.
  • Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Karima would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 114,943 baby girls got the name in 2025.
  • HistoryKarima first shows up in US birth records in 1967, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 58 years since.
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US births per million girls, 1967–2025

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Karima

Karima is a girl name of Arabic origin meaning “generous, noble”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It hit its peak in the 1970s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:Arabic names

Other spellings of Karima

Unisex name: Karimah

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Questions about the name Karima

What does the name Karima mean?

Karima means “generous, noble” and comes from Arabic. Names built around “noble” have been loved for generations, and give a child a meaning worth sharing when someone asks about their name. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Adeline (“noble”), Alice (“noble”), Audrey (“noble strength”) and Allison (“noble”).

What is the origin of the name Karima?

Karima is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Eleanor (“possibly light”), Layla (“night”), Lyla (“night”) and Aaliyah (“exalted”).

Is Karima a boy or girl name?

Karima is a girl name. In 2025, 14 US girls were named Karima.

How popular is the name Karima?

Karima ranked #7,491 for US girls in 2025, given to 14 babies. Its best year was 1976, when it reached #1,638. Over the last five years it has slipped 1,166 places.

What names are similar to Karima?

If you like Karima, you might also like Karimah, Adeline, Alice, Audrey and Allison. Karimah is another spelling of the same name.

What should I know before naming my baby Karima?

Karima is an Arabic girl name meaning “generous, noble”. 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 simple to spell and say, 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.