Kareema
Every Kareema since 1972 — 792 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kareema
Kareema is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #16,075 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1972, 792 American babies have been named Kareema. Its peak came in 1984, when 34 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Kareema stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kareema year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #16,075 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | 6 | #14,655 |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | 9 | #11,138 |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | 7 | #13,793 |
| 2013 | 6 | #15,551 |
| 2012 | 5 | #18,178 |
| 2011 | 9 | #11,668 |
| 2010 | 11 | #10,110 |
| 2009 | 16 | #7,877 |
| 2008 | 12 | #9,770 |
| 2007 | 13 | #9,274 |
| 2006 | 11 | #10,236 |
| 2005 | 9 | #11,352 |
| 2004 | 13 | #8,480 |
| 2003 | 15 | #7,387 |
| 2002 | 16 | #6,867 |
| 2001 | 19 | #5,943 |
| 2000 | 19 | #5,811 |
| 1995 | 29 | #3,719 |
| 1990 | 30 | #3,564 |
| 1985 | 21 | #3,910 |
| 1980 | 23 | #3,555 |
| 1975 | 18 | #3,686 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kareema in 2025?
Kareema ranked #16,075 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kareema?
792 babies have been named Kareema in the United States since 1972, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kareema most popular?
Kareema peaked in 1984, when 34 newborns received the name.
Is Kareema a boy or girl name?
Kareema is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kareema rising or falling?
Kareema is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.