Baby Names Boy Names Meaning of the Name Karim Updated January 20, 2026 by Jennifer M. Karim Gender: Male Origin: Arabic Meaning: Generous ♥ Add to my Namelist What is the meaning of the name Karim? The name Karim is primarily a male name of Arabic origin that means Generous. People who like the name Karim also like: Idris, Caleb, Hani, Kaamil, Hassan, Kalil, Kamal, Anisa, Amina, Layla, Saba, Malika, Farah, Safa Names like Karim: Kern, Karenina, Keiran, Khurran, Keeran, Karine, Kerem, Karam, Karan, Karina, Karima, Keran, Korene, Kyrene, Karman, Keren, Korina, Karen, Karimah, Kuron, Kirana, Karna, Kyran, Kyren, Koren, Kirima, Korrine, Karin, Kiran, Kieran Stats for the Name Karim Karim is currently not in the top 100 on the Baby Names Popularity Charts Karim is currently #819 in U.S. births