Total births
792
Girls' name · since 1972
Kareema
792 babies named Kareema in U.S. Social Security records since 1972, with the highest year being 1984. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 792
- total births
- 1972–2025
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 31%
- born in that decade
Kareema is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 792 have been recorded since 1972.
Social Security Administration records show Kareema recorded 792 times among girls since 1972, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1972 to 2025.
- 792 total births
- 1972–2025 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 31% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
792 girls have been named Kareema since 1972, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2025.
- 792
- total births
- 1972–2025
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 31%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
31% of everyone ever named Kareema was born in this single decade.
1984
Single peak year
34 babies were named Kareema in 1984 - its busiest year on record.
Kareema's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Kareema splits its recorded history at 1995: 39% of all births land in the more recent half, 61% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 2012 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1984 peak of 34 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Kareema at a glance
Last recorded 2025Peak year
1984
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1972
Kareema popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1972–2025
- Peak year (1984)
- 34
- Annual births at peak, across 54 years of records
Kareema by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Kareema's strongest decade.
244 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 31% of all-time use.
Kareema births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
120 births
- 1980s
1980s
227 births
- 1990s
1990s
244 births
- 2000s
2000s
143 births
- 2010s 53
2010s
53 births
- 2020s 5
2020s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 244 births (31% of all-time use).
How Kareema compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Kareema's total volume
Kareema vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Kareema by state
Where Kareema concentrates geographically, total births since 1972
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Pennsylvania | | 168 | 21.2% |
| #2 | New York | | 115 | 14.5% |
| #3 | New Jersey | | 16 | 2.0% |
Pennsylvania share of Kareema's total US births 21.2%
Even split
168 of 792 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kareema? ▼
Since 1972, Social Security records show 792 babies named Kareema. The most recent recorded year was 2025. Its busiest year on record was 1984, with 34 births.
When was Kareema most popular? ▼
Kareema was most popular in the 1990s decade with 244 total births. The single peak year was 1984.
Where is Kareema most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kareema are Pennsylvania (168 births), New York (115 births), New Jersey (16 births).
How long has the name Kareema been used? ▼
Kareema has been recorded in Social Security data since 1972, spanning 54 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Kareema? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Karen, Kara, Karla, Karina, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Kareema's data
- Kareema's decade-level peak was the 1990s (244 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Pennsylvania records the most Kareemas (168 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Pennsylvania names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Kareema
Nearby Names Like Kareema
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kareema
Karen Girl
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Karla Girl
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Karina Girl
#772 61,464 births
Kari Girl
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Compare Kareema side by side: Kareema vs Karen Kareema vs Kara Kareema vs Karla
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1972–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Kareema: Baby Name Since 1972 - 792 Births, Peak 1984." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kareema. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Kareema draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.