Kerim
2 syllables
♂ Male ◎ ModernAmerican / Multicultural ◈ 2 syllables
"Generous or noble in Turkish."

From ModernAmerican / Multicultural

The name Kerim appears to be a rare, modern, regional, surname-based, or creatively spelled name, and a widely documented traditional meaning is not clearly established. Read more about the origin of this name below ↓

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Kerim at a glance
MeaningGenerous or noble in Turkish.
OriginModernAmerican / Multicultural
GenderMale
Syllables2
NumerologyLife Path 2
US Rank (today)#5118
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Origin & history of Kerim
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ModernAmerican / Multicultural roots
The name Kerim appears to be a rare, modern, regional, surname-based, or creatively spelled name, and a widely documented traditional meaning is not clearly established. For names like Kerim, the safest interpretation is to treat the name as a distinctive contemporary form rather than assign it an unsupported ancient origin. If the name resembles a known root name, place name, family name, or cultural form, its meaning may be connected to that source, but the exact meaning should be considered uncertain unless supported by family, cultural, or linguistic context.
2
Root name
The root form of Kerim is Kerim — meaning Generous or noble in Turkish..
3
Modern usage
Kerim remains a beloved choice. Timeless appeal across cultures and generations.
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How popular is Kerim?
2016 peak year
The name Kerim reached its peak in 2016, with 38 registrations (ranked #3089). It first surfaced in U.S. records in 1969, roughly 47 years before its peak. Since the peak, the name has eased to well outside the top 1,000 (around #5118) today, averaging about 21 new babies per year. Kerim's usage has held roughly steady recently. Across all years on record, approximately 373 American babies have carried this name.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
38 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #3,089)
21 Avg. per year
(last decade)
210 Total registrations
last 10 years
373 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #5,118) Rare
→ Holding steady in recent years
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Numerology of Kerim
2
Life path number
The Peacemaker
Diplomacy, harmony and deep empathy.
🕊️Peacemaker
💖Empathetic
🎵Artistic
🤝Team player
K2
E5
R9
I9
M4
Sum: 29 → Life path 2
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Personality of Kerim
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Peaceful
They bring calm to every room.
💞
Deeply loving
Their love runs deep and steady.
🎭
Intuitive
They read people with extraordinary accuracy.
🎵
Artistic soul
Beauty speaks to them powerfully.
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