Declining since 2004, #6,325 for girls today.
Popularity of Karyme since 1996
Babies named Karyme per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 46 |
| 2000s | 1,519 |
| 2010s | 447 |
| 2020s | 140 |
Meaning & origin
Karyme is a modern name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1996. Its peak usage came in 2003, when it ranked its highest. Since 2004, its popularity has been steadily falling. In 2025, it ranked 6,325, with approximately 1 in 89,293 newborns receiving the name. The name is most common in Texas, which reflects a possible Hispanic influence, as the variant Karime is more widely used in Spanish-speaking communities. The etymology is uncertain, but it likely draws from the Arabic Karima, meaning 'generous' or 'noble', or is a creative modern spelling. Given its recent coinage and fluctuating popularity, Karyme remains a distinctive but uncommon choice.
The name Karyme is a modern spelling variant, likely influenced by Karime (a Spanish-influenced form of the Arabic Karima, meaning 'generous, noble') or as a creative respelling of Karima. Its recorded usage in the United States began in the mid-1990s, appearing primarily in Texas. The name gained brief popularity in the early 2000s but has since declined.
Where Karyme is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kari, Kary, May, Rym
Sibling names for Karyme
Names that share Karyme's style, for a brother or sister.
