Karimah
girl nameKarimah entered the US charts in 1971, peaked at #3514 in 1975, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1971–2025
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rank today
#3514
peak (1975)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #5541 |
| 1980s | #5656 |
| 1990s | #5503 |
| 2000s | #11188 |
| 2010s | #13078 |
| 2020s | #13311 |
Living bearers
About 600 people named Karimah are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Karimah alive today was born around 1992, making them about 33 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Karimah in 2025?
- Karimah is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Karimah most popular?
- Karimah peaked in 1975, reaching #3514 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Karimah with classmates?
- Karimah will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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