Karma

Karma is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 149 girls in the United States.

Karma at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Karma

Karma belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Karma first appears in Social Security records in 1915. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #761 in 2009, and in 2024 149 babies received the name — 7,470 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Karma in US records

First recorded (US)
1915
Best US rank
#761 in 2009
Peak year
2009
Babies named Karma in 2024
149
Total since 1880
7,470

Karma in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1997
Best rank
#1854 in 2007
Babies named Karma in 2025
5
Total since 1996
146

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Karma mean?

The meaning of Karma is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Karma a boy or girl name?

Karma is a girl name. In 2024, 149 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Karma?

Karma comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Karma?

Karma first appears in US records in 1915. Its best-ever ranking was #761 in 2009, and 149 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].