Kareemah
Every Kareemah since 1975 — 361 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kareemah
Kareemah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #14,036 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1975, 361 American babies have been named Kareemah. Its peak came in 1980, when 21 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 Kareemah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kareemah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #14,036 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | 8 | #12,572 |
| 2012 | 5 | #18,179 |
| 2011 | — | — |
| 2010 | 8 | #12,856 |
| 2009 | — | — |
| 2008 | 5 | #18,949 |
| 2007 | — | — |
| 2006 | 7 | #14,320 |
| 2005 | — | — |
| 2004 | 7 | #13,437 |
| 2003 | 5 | #17,017 |
| 2002 | 6 | #14,480 |
| 2001 | 9 | #10,534 |
| 2000 | 7 | #12,440 |
| 1995 | 9 | #9,110 |
| 1990 | 9 | #8,823 |
| 1985 | 10 | #6,677 |
| 1980 | 21 | #3,767 |
| 1975 | 5 | #9,705 |
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| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kareemah in 2025?
Kareemah ranked #14,036 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kareemah?
361 babies have been named Kareemah in the United States since 1975, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kareemah most popular?
Kareemah peaked in 1980, when 21 newborns received the name.
Is Kareemah a boy or girl name?
Kareemah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kareemah rising or falling?
Kareemah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.