UK boy's name
Abdulkarim
Servant of the All-Generous, from the Arabic عبد (servant) and كريم (generous).
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.
Abdulkarim is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Abdulkarim popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3254, with 6 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2011, with 8 births.
This profile covers 83 England and Wales registrations across 21 recorded years from 1997 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 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 82 living people in the UK are called Abdulkarim. 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
- • Abdulkarim ranked #3254 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 6 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2011, when 8 boys were registered as Abdulkarim.
- • About 82 living people in the UK are estimated to have Abdulkarim as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3254
2024
Births in 2024
6
Latest year
Peak year
2011
8 births
Estimated living
82
2026
Meaning
What does Abdulkarim mean?
The name Abdulkarim has its roots in the Arabic language and culture. It is a combination of two words: 'Abd' meaning 'servant' and 'Al-Karim' meaning 'the Generous One', referring to one of the names of God in Islam. This name is commonly found in regions with a significant Muslim population, particularly in the Middle East and North Africa.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Abdulkarim can be traced back to the 7th century CE. It is mentioned in various Islamic texts and historical records from that period. The name gained popularity among Muslims as a way to honor and express devotion to God, the Most Generous.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Abdulkarim. One such individual was Abdulkarim al-Jili (1365-1424), a renowned Sufi mystic and scholar from Yemen. His works, including the famous book "Al-Insan al-Kamil" (The Perfect Man), had a profound influence on Sufi thought and philosophy.
Another prominent figure was Abdulkarim al-Khattabi (1858-1909), a Moroccan scholar and Islamic reformer. He played a significant role in promoting educational reforms and advocating for a return to the original teachings of Islam.
In the realm of literature, Abdulkarim al-Kabir (1911-1963) was a celebrated Iraqi poet and writer. His works, often infused with social and political commentary, were instrumental in shaping modern Arabic literature.
Abdulkarim Soroush (born 1945) is a contemporary Iranian philosopher and reformist thinker. He has been a prominent voice in promoting democratic values and reconciling Islamic teachings with modernity.
Abdulkarim Qasim (1914-1963) was an Iraqi military officer and political leader who played a pivotal role in the 1958 Iraqi revolution. He served as the Prime Minister of Iraq from 1958 to 1963.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have borne the name Abdulkarim throughout history. The name continues to hold significance in various cultures and regions, carrying the essence of devotion and reverence for the divine.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Abdulkarim over time
The chart below shows babies named Abdulkarim registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1997 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 Abdulkarim, the clearest high point is 2011. The latest England and Wales figure is 6 births in 2024, compared with 8 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Abdulkarim by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Abdulkarim 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 | #3941 | 19 | 4 |
| 2010s | #4113 | 29 | 7 |
| 2000s | #3418 | 29 | 8 |
| 1990s | #2880 | 6 | 2 |
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FAQ
Abdulkarim: questions and answers
How popular is the name Abdulkarim in the UK right now?
In 2024, Abdulkarim was ranked #3254 for boys in England and Wales, with 6 births registered.
When was Abdulkarim most popular?
The peak year on record was 2011, with 8 babies registered as Abdulkarim in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Abdulkarim?
Servant of the All-Generous, from the Arabic عبد (servant) and كريم (generous).
How many people are called Abdulkarim in the UK?
A total of 83 babies have been registered as Abdulkarim across the 21 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.