Khareem
An Arabic name meaning "generous" or "noble".
Name Census estimates that about 91 living Americans carry the first name Khareem. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Khareem today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Khareem births was 2024 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Khareem. 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 Khareem. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
91
~ 1 in 3,766,531 Americans
Peak year
2024
10 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2024 SSA rank
#8,021
Tracked since 1976
Popularity
Khareem: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Khareem from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 39 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Khareem 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 Khareem during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Khareem
The name Khareem has its origins in the Arabic language and culture, with its earliest recorded usage dating back to the 7th century CE. The name is derived from the Arabic word "kareem," which translates to "generous" or "noble." This meaning reflects the high regard for generosity and nobility within the Islamic faith and Arab culture.
In the early days of Islam, the name Khareem was often bestowed upon individuals who displayed exceptional generosity or noble character. It was a name that carried a sense of respect and admiration within the community. One of the earliest recorded figures to bear the name was Khareem ibn Abi Hafsah, a prominent companion of the Prophet Muhammad who lived in the 7th century CE.
Throughout the centuries, the name Khareem has appeared in various historical records and literary works within the Islamic world. For instance, in the 10th century CE, a renowned scholar and poet named Khareem al-Basri was celebrated for his contributions to Arabic literature and his profound understanding of the Quran.
As the name spread beyond the Arab world, it underwent variations in spelling and pronunciation. In Persia (modern-day Iran), the name was spelled as "Karim," while in South Asia, it became "Kareem" or "Kareema" for females.
One of the most notable figures to bear the name Khareem was Khareem Khan Zand, the founder of the Zand dynasty in Persia, who ruled from 1751 to 1779 CE. His reign was marked by a period of relative stability and prosperity in the region.
Another influential figure was Khareem al-Deen al-Mahbubi, a 14th-century Sufi scholar and spiritual leader from modern-day Turkey. His teachings and writings on Islamic mysticism had a profound impact on the Sufi tradition.
In more recent history, Khareem Abdul-Jabbar, born in 1947, is perhaps the most famous bearer of the name. A legendary basketball player and one of the greatest athletes of all time, he won numerous NBA championships and Olympic gold medals during his illustrious career.
Other notable individuals named Khareem include Khareem Ouazzani (1858-1923), a Moroccan scholar and religious leader known for his contributions to Islamic jurisprudence, and Khareem Buckner (born 1979), an American actor and filmmaker recognized for his work in independent films.
People
Khareem + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Khareem 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
Khareem: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Khareem?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 91 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Khareem 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 3,766,531 US residents.
Is Khareem a common name?
We classify Khareem as "Very Rare". It ranks above 63.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 92 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Khareem most popular?
The single biggest year for Khareem was 2024, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Khareem is about 14 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 Khareem in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Khareem a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Khareem 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 Khareem still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Khareem 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 Khareem 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 Khareem?
You can see how many Americans are named Khareem on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.