UK girl's name
Kareemah
A feminine Arabic name meaning "generous" or "noble".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2015. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Kareemah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Kareemah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2015 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4736, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2002, with 9 births.
This profile covers 40 England and Wales registrations across 10 recorded years from 1997 to 2015. 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 44% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 40 living people in the UK are called Kareemah. 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 2016 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Kareemah ranked #4736 for girls in England and Wales in 2015, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2002, when 9 girls were registered as Kareemah.
- • About 40 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kareemah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4736
2015
Births in 2015
4
Latest year
Peak year
2002
9 births
Estimated living
40
2026
Meaning
What does Kareemah mean?
The name Kareemah is of Arabic origin and is derived from the word "kareem," which means "generous" or "noble." It is a feminine form of the masculine name Kareem.
The name Kareemah has been in use for centuries in the Islamic world, particularly in regions where Arabic is the predominant language. It is believed to have roots dating back to the 7th century, during the time of the Islamic prophet Muhammad and the establishment of the Islamic faith.
In Islamic tradition, the name Kareemah is associated with the virtues of generosity, kindness, and nobility. It is considered a desirable name for girls, reflecting the Islamic values of humility and compassion.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kareemah can be found in the historical writings of the 9th century Arab scholar Al-Tabari, who mentioned a woman by this name in his chronicles of early Islamic history.
Throughout history, there have been several notable women who bore the name Kareemah. One such figure was Kareemah Al-Marashidah (1892-1952), a prominent Syrian women's rights activist and writer who advocated for women's education and social reforms in the early 20th century.
Another notable Kareemah was Kareemah bint Milhan (c. 600-680 CE), a female warrior and companion of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. She is remembered for her bravery and participation in battles alongside the early Muslim community.
In more recent times, Kareemah El-Dareer (1924-2019) was a Sudanese writer and activist who played a significant role in the women's movement in Sudan and advocated for gender equality and social justice.
Kareemah Wherry (born 1975) is an American visual artist and educator known for her multimedia installations and explorations of African American identity and culture.
Kareemah Mustafa (born 1991) is an Australian Olympic gymnast who competed in the 2012 and 2016 Summer Olympics, representing her country in artistic gymnastics.
The name Kareemah continues to be popular among Arabic-speaking communities worldwide, reflecting its rich cultural and historical significance.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Kareemah over time
The chart below shows babies named Kareemah registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1997 to 2015. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Kareemah, the clearest high point is 2002. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2015, compared with 9 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kareemah by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kareemah 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #5261 | 14 | 4 |
| 2000s | #3781 | 23 | 5 |
| 1990s | #3824 | 3 | 1 |
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- Kayla 6,541
- Kirsty 6,384
- Khadija 5,948
- Kimberley 5,189
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FAQ
Kareemah: questions and answers
How popular is the name Kareemah in the UK right now?
In 2015, Kareemah was ranked #4736 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Kareemah most popular?
The peak year on record was 2002, with 9 babies registered as Kareemah in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Kareemah?
A feminine Arabic name meaning "generous" or "noble".
How many people are called Kareemah in the UK?
A total of 40 babies have been registered as Kareemah 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.