Karam
Meaning: Karam: Carrying the courage of mountains in its syllables
Origin: Sanskrit
Gender: Boy
Rank in Sweden: #416
Total births: 317
History: Karam resonates with Astrid Lindgren's storybook world. The name has been cherished across Uppland and beyond, woven into the Swedish Easter witches tradition. It carries the quiet strength of sea eagles soaring above the archipelago.
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| Current rank (2022) | #267 |
| Babies named Karam in 2022 | 34 |
| Total recorded in Sweden | 317 |
| Peak year | 2020 (43 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #238 |
| Years in records | 2008–2022 (15 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 27 spots |
Frequently asked about Karam
What does the name Karam mean?
Karam means “Karam: Carrying the courage of mountains in its syllables” from Sanskrit roots.
What is the origin of the name Karam?
Karam has Sanskrit origin. The traditional meaning is “Karam: Carrying the courage of mountains in its syllables”.
How popular is Karam in Sweden?
Karam ranked #267 in Sweden in 2022 — given to 34 babies that year.
When was Karam most popular?
Karam peaked in 2020 with 43 babies registered that year in Sweden.
Is Karam a boy or girl name?
Karam is predominantly a boys' name in Sweden — over 90% of Karams in registered births are male.
Is the name Karam rising or falling in popularity?
Karam has fallen 27 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Sweden — from #240 in 2017 to #267 in 2022.
How long has Karam been recorded in Sweden?
Karam appears in birth records in Sweden across 15 years — from 2008 through 2022.