Karam

Karam - A very unique male name

Karam appeared on the charts for the first time in 2002 on position #3664. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Karam and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Karam? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Karam. The baby boy name Karam was given to 65 baby boys in 2025, ranking #1534 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 22,558 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Karam peaked in popularity 2 years ago in 2024 on position 1379.

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Karam is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Karam is currently topping the baby name charts in Michigan at position #661 - and is the least popular in Florida at position #1,969.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Karam is where you live.

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Karam origin and meaning

Arabic

From Arabic karam, 'generosity, nobility'

Karam is an Arabic name meaning generosity, a valued quality name used across the Middle East. It entered U.S. data in 2002 and peaked in 2024.

Attested etymology

Karam is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Karam, pop culture references for the name Karam and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Karam

We've found the following names that sound similar to Karam, sorted by popularity.

Kareem / Kieran / Karim / Kyren / Kyron / Kiran / Karon / Kyran / Karen / Kyrin /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Karam

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Karam a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Karam?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

kuh-RAHM · /kəˈrɑːm/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Kareem — A related Arabic name, a separate established name

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 2002, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

International

Why parents choose it

Parents, often in Arabic-speaking families, choose Karam for a meaningful quality name that is short and strong.