Boy · #12,182 in 2026

Abdelkarim

Abdelkarim is a Muslim given name, variant of Abdul Karim, meaning "servant of the Most Gracious One".

Current Rank
#12,182
Peak Rank
#9,690 (2010)
Total Babies
32
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1994
First Year
2016
Last Year
2010
Peak Year
#9690
Peak Rank
32
Total Count
6
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Abdelkarim

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Abdelkarim is a Muslim given name, variant of Abdul Karim, meaning "servant of the Most Gracious One".

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The Story of Abdelkarim

Abdelkarim first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1994, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2010, when 7 Abdelkarims were born — ranking #9,690 that year. As of 2026, Abdelkarim ranks #12,182 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 32 Abdelkarims have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

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Notable people named Abdelkarim

A small selection from Wikipedia. Tap "Read more" below to see the full list on Wikipedia.

  • Abdelkarim al-Kabariti (born 1949), prime minister of Jordan from 4 February 1996 to 9 March 1997
  • Awatef Abdelkarim (born 1931), Egyptian composer of contemporary classical music
  • Raouf Abdelkarim (born 1978), Egyptian male artistic gymnast, representing his nation at international competitions
  • Abdelkarim Hussein Mohamed Al-Nasser , alleged member and suspected leader of the terrorist organization Saudi Hizballah
  • Abdelkarim Badjadja (born 1945), Algerian archivist and historian
  • Abdelkarim Bendjemil (born 1959), former Algerian handball player
  • Abdelkarim Ghellab (born 1919), Moroccan political journalist, cultural commentator, and novelist
  • Abdelkarim El Hadrioui (born 1972), former Moroccan footballer

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Names that sound like Abdelkarim

Phonetically similar names — useful when Abdelkarim is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

  • Abdication
  • Applecart
  • Brylcreem
  • Abduction
  • Abductor
  • Abducting

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Abdelkarim

What does the name Abdelkarim mean?
Abdelkarim is a Muslim given name, variant of Abdul Karim, meaning "servant of the Most Gracious One".
How popular is Abdelkarim in 2026?
In 2026, Abdelkarim ranks #12,182 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Abdelkarim most popular?
Abdelkarim reached its peak popularity in 2010, ranking #9,690 that year with 7 babies given the name.
Is Abdelkarim a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Abdelkarim is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Abdelkarim?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Abdelkarim include Masa, Vitus, Mano. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Abdelkarim

Abdelkarim is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1994 and has accumulated 32 births in the dataset. Abdelkarim's peak popularity came in 2010 when it ranked #9,690. Use the chart and map above to compare Abdelkarim's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

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