Will my child share the name Abdulkarim with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 4 UK babies named Abdulkarim per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Abdulkarim in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Abdulkarim becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Abdulkarim is declining: down 1,545 places since 2021, to #4,275 in 2025. It peaked at #2,390 in 2011.

Is Abdulkarim a good choice for a distinctive name?

Abdulkarim is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Abdulkarim a popular baby name in the United States?

Abdulkarim does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Abdulkarim

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Abdulkarim is a distinctive choice, ranked #4275 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Abdulkarim in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Abdulkarim

Abdulkarim is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 1494 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #2390 in 2011 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1997.

Abdulkarim is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Abdulkarim in their class.