Karma
Meaningaction, fate · Sanskrit
- US rank
- #1,703
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #760 in 2009
120 babies were named Karma in the US in 2025. It has dropped 520 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1915–2025
US births per million boys, 2002–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Karma you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 13,387 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Karma, 120 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Karma would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryKarma first shows up in US birth records in 1915, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 110 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2009, when it reached #760.
- Then vs nowKarma is 2.4× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 32,468 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 13,387.
- TrendKarma has slipped 520 places over the last five years and now sits at #1,703. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedKarma is most popular in South Carolina, where it ranks #773, followed by Virginia (#843). It's in the top 1,000 in 2 states.
- Boy or girlKarma is given to both boys and girls: 89% of the 135 babies named Karma in 2025 were girls. That makes it one of the names that truly works for either.
- MeaningIn Sanskrit, Karma means “action, fate”.
About the name Karma
Karma is a gender-neutral name of English origin meaning “action, fate”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with K and ending in “-rma”. US birth records list Karma for girls from 1915 to 2025, in 108 of those 111 years. Its best year was 2009, when it ranked #760 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #1,703, with 120 babies. Of the 135 US babies named Karma in 2025, 89% were girls and 11% were boys.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 4.3 | 234,742 girls |
| 1920s | 9.5 | 105,263 girls |
| 1930s | 17 | 57,604 girls |
| 1940s | 16 | 62,305 girls |
| 1950s | 18 | 56,497 girls |
| 1960s | 18 | 54,230 girls |
| 1970s | 37 | 26,681 girls |
| 1980s | 13 | 77,280 girls |
| 1990s | 10 | 95,694 girls |
| 2000s | 106 | 9,415 girls |
| 2010s | 136 | 7,377 girls |
| 2020s | 104 | 9,579 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.1 | 322,581 boys |
| 2010s | 6.3 | 158,479 boys |
| 2020s | 9.8 | 101,695 boys |
More English names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
Questions about the name Karma
What does the name Karma mean?
Karma means “action, fate” in Sanskrit.
What is the origin of the name Karma?
Karma has English roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Oliver.
Is Karma a boy or girl name?
Both. Karma is used for boys and girls: in 2025, 89% of US babies named Karma were girls.
How popular is the name Karma?
Karma ranked #1,703 for US girls in 2025, given to 120 babies. Its best year was 2009 (#760).