Will my child share the name Karima with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 9 UK babies named Karima per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Karima in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Karima becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Karima has been fairly steady, ranked #2,689 in 2023 against #2,674 in 2018. Its best recorded position was #1,450 in 1997.

Is Karima a good choice for a distinctive name?

Karima 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 Karima a popular baby name in the United States?

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

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Karima

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Karima is a distinctive choice, ranked #2689 in 2023. Your child is likely to be the only Karima in their class.

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UK Rank 2023

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About the Name Karima

Karima ranked #2,689 in 2023, down from its peak of #1,450 in 1997 — still a familiar name, but past its high point. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

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