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1972

First Year

2019

Last Year

1984

Peak Year

#2677

Peak Rank

787

Total Count

45

Years Active

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## The Story of Kareema

The earliest SSA record of Kareema as a baby girl name dates back to 1972, when 11 babies received it. 1984 was its biggest year on record, with 34 newborns named Kareema — #2,677 in the national rankings. The 1990s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 31% of all recorded Kareemas. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 2019 (6 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 787 Kareemas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

## Popularity Over Time

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## Names that sound like Kareema

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

* Crema
* Creamy
* [Karina](/karina)
* Chroma
* [Corrina](/corrina)
* Crimi
* [Karena](/karena)
* Karama
* Krama
* Croma
* Grima
* Cream

Source: [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/). Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated. 

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## Frequently Asked Questions about Kareema

What does the name Kareema mean?

Kareema is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1972\. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Kareema in 2026?

In 2026, Kareema ranks #13,792 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Kareema most popular?

Kareema reached its peak popularity in 1984, ranking #2,677 that year with 34 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Kareema most popular?

Kareema has historically been most popular in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Kareema.

Is Kareema a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Kareema is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Kareema?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kareema include Telia, Marquette, Triana. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

## Similar Names

[👧TeliaPeak #2677](/telia)[👧MarquettePeak #2677](/marquette)[👧TrianaPeak #2677](/triana)[👧JennipherPeak #2677](/jennipher)[👧MarijeanPeak #2678](/marijean)[👧RoannPeak #2678](/roann)[👧PegeenPeak #2678](/pegeen)[👧TrindaPeak #2678](/trinda)

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## About the name Kareema 

Kareema is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1972 and has accumulated 787 births in the dataset. Kareema's peak popularity came in 1984 when it ranked #2,677\. Use the chart and map above to compare Kareema's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

### Continue exploring 

* [ Top names of 1984 → ](/year/1984)
* [ Names of the 1980s → ](/decade/1980s)
* [ Names starting with "K" → ](/letter/k)
* [ Browse all girl names → ](/names/girls)
* [ Top names of 2026 → ](/year/2026)

Data sources

* Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. [Social Security Administration ](https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/). 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 ](https://www.behindthename.com/) (used under their public API terms).
* Meaning prose and editorial summary — [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/) article extracts, licensed under [CC BY-SA 3.0 ](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
* Predicted nationality distribution — [Nationalize.io ](https://nationalize.io/).
* Phonetically similar names — [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/).

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides. 

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