Unisex · #13,446 in 2026

Karem

Current Rank
#13,446
Peak Rank
#5,673 (1993)
Total Babies
233
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #5,673 (233 total)
👦 Boy peak #5,361 (129 total)
👧As Girl Name
1973
First Year
2010
Last Year
1993
Peak Year
#5673
Peak Rank
233
Total Count
26
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
1976
First Year
2016
Last Year
1993
Peak Year
#5361
Peak Rank
129
Total Count
20
Years Active

The Story of Karem

As a girl name

Karem first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1973, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1993, when 16 Karems were born — ranking #5,673 that year. As of 2026, Karem ranks #13,446 for girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 233 Karems have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Karem first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1976, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1993, when 10 Karems were born — ranking #5,361 that year. As of 2026, Karem ranks #7,602 for boys with 10 births, with steady use. In total, more than 129 Karems 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 Karem

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Karem

What does the name Karem mean?
Karem is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1973. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Karem in 2026?
In 2026, Karem ranks #13,446 among girls' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.
When was Karem most popular?
Karem reached its peak popularity in 1993, ranking #5,673 that year with 16 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Karem most popular?
Karem has historically been most popular in California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Karem.
Is Karem a unisex name?
Yes — Karem is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 64% of Karems assigned female and 36% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Karem?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Karem include Jonel, Lyann, Shanyn. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Karem

Karem is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1973 and has accumulated 233 births in the dataset. Karem's peak popularity came in 1993 when it ranked #5,673. Use the chart and map above to compare Karem'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 .

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.