Total births
588
Girls' name · since 1971
Karimah
Since 1971, U.S. Social Security records show 588 babies named Karimah, peaking in 1992. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 588
- total births
- 1971–2022
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 31%
- born in that decade
588 girls have been named Karimah since 1971, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Karimah has been recorded 588 times among girls since 1971, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1971 to 2022.
- 588 total births
- 1971–2022 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 31% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
588 girls have been named Karimah since 1971, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2022.
- 588
- total births
- 1971–2022
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 31%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
31% of everyone ever named Karimah was born in this single decade.
1992
Single peak year
27 babies were named Karimah in 1992 - its busiest year on record.
Karimah's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Karimah's SSA record in two at 1996 and the more recent half accounts for 41% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 59%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 2009, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1992 peak of 27, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Karimah at a glance
Last recorded 2022Peak year
1992
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1971
Karimah popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1971–2022
- Peak year (1992)
- 27
- Annual births at peak, across 52 years of records
Karimah by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Karimah's strongest decade.
182 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 31% of all-time use.
Karimah births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
101 births
- 1980s
1980s
128 births
- 1990s
1990s
182 births
- 2000s
2000s
93 births
- 2010s 65
2010s
65 births
- 2020s 19
2020s
19 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 182 births (31% of all-time use).
How Karimah 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 Karimah's total volume
Karimah vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Karimah by state
Where Karimah concentrates geographically, total births since 1971
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 39 | 6.6% |
| #2 | New Jersey | | 5 | 0.9% |
| #3 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 0.9% |
New York share of Karimah's total US births 6.6%
Even split
39 of 588 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Karimah? ▼
588 babies have been named Karimah since 1971. It was last recorded in 2022. The peak year was 1992 with 27 births.
When was Karimah most popular? ▼
Karimah was most popular in the 1990s decade with 182 total births. The single peak year was 1992.
Where is Karimah most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Karimah are New York (39 births), New Jersey (5 births), Pennsylvania (5 births).
How long has the name Karimah been used? ▼
Karimah has been recorded in Social Security data since 1971, spanning 52 years of data through 2022.
What names are similar to Karimah? ▼
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 Karimah's data
- Karimah's decade-level peak was the 1990s (182 total births); usage has since declined to 19 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Karimahs (39 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York 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 Karimah
Nearby Names Like Karimah
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Karimah
Karen Girl
#1251 987,989 births
Kara Girl
#990 101,743 births
Karla Girl
#733 91,586 births
Karina Girl
#772 61,464 births
Kari Girl
#1843 59,696 births
Compare Karimah side by side: Karimah vs Karen Karimah vs Kara Karimah vs Karla
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1971–2022 (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. "Karimah: Baby Name Since 1971 - 588 Births, Peak 1992." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/karimah. 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 Karimah 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 July 2026.