Karima

Girl name

Karima has been given to 1,474 babies in the U.S. since 1967. It peaked in 1979.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,474

Peak year

1979 (63 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1967

10-year trend

▲ +27%

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Karima — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Karinagirl

61,717 babies since 1956

Karmagirl

7,863 babies since 1915

Karimboy

6,944 babies since 1957

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Karima.

Takaragirl

1,471 babies since 1974

Billiejogirl

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Shawntegirl

1,487 babies since 1968

Shemikagirl

1,454 babies since 1971

Nikkiagirl

1,453 babies since 1971

Donelleunisex

1,450 babies since 1922

Shericegirl

1,506 babies since 1958

Briennegirl

1,509 babies since 1977

FAQ

How popular is the name Karima?

Karima has been given to 1,474 babies in the U.S. since 1967. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Karima peak?

Karima peaked in 1979, when 63 babies were given the name.

Is Karima a girl or boy name?

Karima is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Karima are girls).

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