UK girl's name
Kareema
A feminine Arabic name meaning "generous", "noble", or "noble lady".
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.
Kareema is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Kareema popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3695, with 6 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2008, with 9 births.
This profile covers 103 England and Wales registrations across 19 recorded years from 1998 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 67% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 102 living people in the UK are called Kareema. 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
- • Kareema ranked #3695 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 6 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2008, when 9 girls were registered as Kareema.
- • About 102 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kareema as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3695
2024
Births in 2024
6
Latest year
Peak year
2008
9 births
Estimated living
102
2026
Meaning
What does Kareema mean?
The name Kareema is of Arabic origin, derived from the root word "kareem," which means "generous" or "noble." It is a feminine name that has been in use for centuries in the Arab world and among Muslim communities.
Kareema can be traced back to the 7th century, around the time of the advent of Islam. It is believed to have been inspired by the noble character and virtues associated with the religion. The name gained popularity during the Islamic Golden Age, a period of cultural, economic, and scientific flourishing that spanned from the 8th to the 13th centuries.
In Islamic literature and history, there are references to notable figures bearing the name Kareema. One such figure is Kareema bint Ahmad al-Marwaziyya, a renowned 10th-century poet and scholar from Khurasan, known for her eloquence and literary contributions.
The earliest recorded use of the name Kareema can be found in historical documents and records from the medieval period. Among notable historical figures with this name is Kareema bint Mirdas al-Azdiyya, a 7th-century Arab poet and warrior renowned for her bravery and poetic skills.
Throughout history, the name Kareema has been borne by various influential figures across different fields. One notable example is Kareema Begum, a 17th-century Mughal princess and the daughter of Emperor Shah Jahan, renowned for her patronage of art and architecture. Another prominent figure is Kareema Mariam El-Beheiry, an Egyptian feminist and activist who played a significant role in the women's rights movement in the early 20th century.
Other notable individuals with the name Kareema include Kareema Saleh, a 19th-century Sudanese writer and educator who made significant contributions to the literary and educational landscape of her time. Kareema Massoud, an Iraqi artist and sculptor born in the early 20th century, is also recognized for her influential works.
The name Kareema continues to be popular in the Arab world and among Muslim communities worldwide, reflecting its deep-rooted cultural significance and the virtues it represents.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Kareema over time
The chart below shows babies named Kareema registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1998 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 Kareema, the clearest high point is 2008. The latest England and Wales figure is 6 births in 2024, compared with 9 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kareema by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kareema 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 | #3695 | 6 | 1 |
| 2010s | #4032 | 43 | 8 |
| 2000s | #3108 | 51 | 9 |
| 1990s | #3848 | 3 | 1 |
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- Kirsty 6,384
- Khadija 5,948
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FAQ
Kareema: questions and answers
How popular is the name Kareema in the UK right now?
In 2024, Kareema was ranked #3695 for girls in England and Wales, with 6 births registered.
When was Kareema most popular?
The peak year on record was 2008, with 9 babies registered as Kareema in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Kareema?
A feminine Arabic name meaning "generous", "noble", or "noble lady".
How many people are called Kareema in the UK?
A total of 103 babies have been registered as Kareema across the 19 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.