UK boy's name
Abdulkareem
Servant of the Most Generous One.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Abdulkareem is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Abdulkareem popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5119, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2012, with 8 births.
This profile covers 46 England and Wales registrations across 10 recorded years from 2004 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 38% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 46 living people in the UK are called Abdulkareem. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Abdulkareem ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2012, when 8 boys were registered as Abdulkareem.
- • About 46 living people in the UK are estimated to have Abdulkareem as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5119
2024
Births in 2024
3
Latest year
Peak year
2012
8 births
Estimated living
46
2026
Meaning
What does Abdulkareem mean?
The name Abdulkareem has its origins in the Arabic language and Islamic culture. It is a combination of the Arabic words "Abdul" meaning "servant" and "Kareem" meaning "generous" or "noble." The name can be traced back to the 7th century AD, during the time of the Islamic prophet Muhammad and the early spread of Islam.
Abdulkareem is a name deeply rooted in Islamic tradition and is mentioned in the Quran, the central religious text of Islam. It is considered a praiseworthy name, reflecting the virtues of generosity and nobility. In Islamic teachings, being generous and noble in character is highly valued and encouraged.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Abdulkareem can be found in historical records and biographies from the early Islamic era. One of the most notable figures bearing this name was Abdulkareem bin Abi Al-Awja, a companion of the Prophet Muhammad, who lived in the 7th century AD.
Throughout history, several prominent individuals have borne the name Abdulkareem. One of them was Abdulkareem Al-Jili, a renowned Sufi scholar and mystic from the 15th century AD, who made significant contributions to Islamic philosophy and spirituality. Another notable figure was Abdulkareem Al-Khattabi, a renowned Islamic scholar and jurist from the 10th century AD, known for his expertise in Hadith (sayings of the Prophet Muhammad) and Islamic jurisprudence.
In the modern era, Abdulkareem Al-Arifi, a Saudi Arabian Islamic scholar and preacher born in 1959, gained widespread recognition for his teachings and efforts in promoting moderation and tolerance in Islam. Additionally, Abdulkareem Al-Kabsi, a Yemeni politician and diplomat born in 1938, served as the Prime Minister of Yemen from 1994 to 1997.
Another notable figure was Abdulkareem Bijedic, a Bosnian politician and statesman from the 20th century, who served as the President of the Presidency of the Socialist Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina from 1976 to 1982.
The name Abdulkareem has a rich cultural and historical significance, reflecting the values of generosity, nobility, and adherence to Islamic principles. Its use has spanned centuries and continents, carried by scholars, leaders, and individuals from diverse backgrounds, all aspiring to embody the virtues that the name represents.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Abdulkareem over time
The chart below shows babies named Abdulkareem registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2004 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Abdulkareem, the clearest high point is 2012. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 8 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Abdulkareem by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Abdulkareem was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4321 | 8 | 2 |
| 2010s | #3020 | 19 | 3 |
| 2000s | #3545 | 19 | 5 |
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FAQ
Abdulkareem: questions and answers
How popular is the name Abdulkareem in the UK right now?
In 2024, Abdulkareem was ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Abdulkareem most popular?
The peak year on record was 2012, with 8 babies registered as Abdulkareem in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Abdulkareem?
Servant of the Most Generous One.
How many people are called Abdulkareem in the UK?
A total of 46 babies have been registered as Abdulkareem across the 10 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.