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 her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Karima becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Karima has held a stable position around #2689 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #1450 in 1997 and has maintained consistent levels since — suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.

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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👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #2689

Karima

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

#2689

About the Name Karima

Karima is holding steady in the rankings at #2689. It reached its peak of #1450 in 1997 and has maintained consistent levels since — the hallmark of a name with lasting rather than trend-driven appeal. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Karima is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.