Declining since 2022, #8,910 for boys today.
Popularity of Careem since 1975
Babies named Careem per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 14 |
| 1980s | 6 |
| 1990s | 15 |
| 2000s | 39 |
| 2010s | 42 |
| 2020s | 48 |
Meaning & origin
Careem is an Anglicized spelling of the Arabic name Karim, meaning 'generous' or 'noble' and rooted in the Islamic concept of divine generosity. First recorded in the United States in 1975, Careem reached its peak popularity in 2021, when it saw its highest usage. Since 2022, its trajectory has been falling, reflecting a broader trend of declining use for this spelling. While the name remains relatively rare with a 2025 rank of 8,910 and a 1-in-213,510 birth rate, it offers a phonetic bridge between Arabic heritage and English naming conventions. The variant Careem has not been associated with any specific top states, suggesting its use is geographically diffuse.
Careem is an Anglicized spelling of the Arabic name Karim, derived from the root k-r-m meaning 'generosity' or 'nobility'. In Arabic, Karim is one of the 99 names of God in Islam (Al-Karim, the Generous) and has long been a personal name across the Muslim world. The variant Careem emerged in English-speaking countries as a phonetic spelling, recorded in the United States since 1975.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Care, Reem
Sibling names for Careem
Names that share Careem's style, for a brother or sister.
