Kareema
2 countries#14942 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Kareema was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
792 births recorded 1972–2025 · currently #14942 · peaked in 1984 with 34 births
Most common in: Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
97 births recorded 1998–2019 · peaked in 2008 with 9 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
97 births recorded 1998–2019 · peaked in 2008 with 9 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Kareema’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | #5799 | — |
| 1999 | #6191 | ↓392 |
| 2000 | #5705 | ↑486 |
| 2001 | #5822 | ↓117 |
| 2002 | #6698 | ↓876 |
| 2003 | #7207 | ↓509 |
| 2004 | #8259 | ↓1052 |
| 2005 | #10921 | ↓2662 |
| 2006 | #9901 | ↑1020 |
| 2007 | #9007 | ↑894 |
| 2008 | #9476 | ↓469 |
| 2009 | #7679 | ↑1797 |
| 2010 | #9790 | ↓2111 |
| 2011 | #11181 | ↓1391 |
| 2012 | #16869 | ↓5688 |
| 2013 | #14582 | ↑2287 |
| 2014 | #13069 | ↑1513 |
| 2017 | #10689 | ↑2380 |
| 2019 | #13799 | ↓3110 |
| 2025 | #14942 | ↓1143 |
Frequently asked questions about Kareema
Is Kareema a popular name?
Yes — Kareema currently ranks #14942 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Kareema more common for boys or girls?
Kareema is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Kareema most popular?
Kareema peaked in 1984 in United States, with 34 recorded births that year.
Is Kareema rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Kareema’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #4793 in 1972 to #14942 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Kareema?
At least 889 babies have been recorded with the name Kareema across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Kareema popular in more than one country?
Yes — Kareema appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.