Kareme
An Arabic name meaning "generous" or "noble".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Kareme. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kareme today is around 45 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kareme births was 1978 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kareme. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Kareme. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1978
5 babies that year
Average age
45
years old
1978 SSA rank
#6,288
Tracked since 1978
Popularity
Kareme: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Kareme by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Kareme during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Kareme
The given name Kareme is thought to have origins in the Arabic language, where it is derived from the word "karam" which means generosity or nobility. The name likely emerged in the Middle East and North Africa region during the medieval period, possibly as early as the 7th century CE.
Kareme is a feminine name that is closely related to the masculine Arabic name Karim. In Islamic tradition, one of the names of God is Al-Karim, which means "the Generous" or "the Bountiful". This connection to generosity and nobility may have influenced the popularity of Kareme as a name for girls.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Kareme can be found in the writings of the renowned Islamic scholar and philosopher, Al-Ghazali, who lived from 1058 to 1111 CE. In his work, he referred to a woman named Kareme, although details about her life are scarce.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Kareme. One example is Kareme al-Marashi, an Iraqi poet and writer who lived in the late 19th century and wrote extensively about the struggles and aspirations of women in her society.
Another individual of note is Kareme Hussain, a prominent Egyptian feminist and activist who fought for women's rights and education in the early 20th century. She was born in 1892 and played a crucial role in establishing several women's organizations in Egypt.
In the realm of literature, Kareme Omari was a Tunisian writer and journalist who lived from 1913 to 1986. She was known for her novels and short stories that explored themes of identity, tradition, and the role of women in Tunisian society.
Moving to a different part of the world, Kareme Daoub was a Syrian-American artist and sculptor who lived from 1920 to 2008. She was recognized for her intricate and vibrant sculptures that drew inspiration from her Middle Eastern heritage and her experiences living in the United States.
Lastly, Kareme Arouche was a renowned Algerian singer and musician who lived from 1937 to 1994. She was celebrated for her powerful voice and her ability to blend traditional Algerian musical styles with contemporary influences, contributing to the preservation and evolution of her country's cultural heritage.
People
Kareme + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kareme as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kareme: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kareme?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kareme going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Kareme a common name?
We classify Kareme as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kareme most popular?
The single biggest year for Kareme was 1978, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kareme is about 45 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Kareme in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kareme a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kareme in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Kareme still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kareme in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Kareme can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Kareme?
Find out how many Americans are named Kareme on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.