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Karishma

Girl name · Indian

Meaningmiracle · Persian

Karishma is an Indian girl name meaning “miracle”, with Persian roots. Persian names often draw on poetry, light and the natural world. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name.

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  • Hidden namesLook closely: Karishma has the name Ari hiding inside it.
  • Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Karishma would score 17 points, thanks largely to the K (worth 5).
  • GenerationKarishma peaked in 1994, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Karishma you'd meet today is about 31 years old.
  • Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Karishma would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 161,290 baby girls got the name in 2025.
  • HistoryKarishma first shows up in US birth records in 1981, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 44 years since.
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US births per million girls, 1981–2025

015.531198120002025

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Karishma

Karishma is a girl name of Indian origin meaning “miracle”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, and plenty of room for a nickname, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It hit its peak in the 1990s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

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Questions about the name Karishma

What does the name Karishma mean?

Karishma means “miracle” and comes from Persian. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Miracle (“miracle”), Ayah (“sign, miracle”), Milagro (“miracle”) and Alazne (“miracle”).

What is the origin of the name Karishma?

Karishma is Indian in origin, and its meaning traces back to Persian. Other Indian names to consider are Maya (“illusion”), Lyla (“night”), Arya (“noble”) and Kali (“black”).

Is Karishma a boy or girl name?

Karishma is a girl name. In 2025, 10 US girls were named Karishma.

How popular is the name Karishma?

Karishma ranked #9,457 for US girls in 2025, given to 10 babies. Its best year was 1994, when it reached #2,381. Over the last five years it has slipped 3,374 places.

What names are similar to Karishma?

If you like Karishma, you might also like Miracle, Ayah, Milagro and Alazne.

What should I know before naming my baby Karishma?

Karishma is an Indian girl name meaning “miracle”, with Persian roots. Persian names often draw on poetry, light and the natural world. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.