Karma
Karma is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin.
Meaning
Action, deed, or fate; the spiritual principle of cause and effect.
Origin and history
Karma is a name of Sanskrit origin directly referencing the spiritual principle of cause and effect. In the United States, it gained popularity in the late 20th and early 21st centuries as a modern word name. It offers a contemporary, philosophical choice for parents seeking a meaningful spiritual concept.
Popularity in the United States
7,593 babies in the United States have been named Karma since 1880. It ranks #1921 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1196.
States where it is most popular
- CA (10.3 %)
- TX (9.2 %)
- OH (6.3 %)
- UT (6.1 %)
- FL (5.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 23 |
| 1920-1930 | 113 |
| 1930-1940 | 185 |
| 1940-1950 | 232 |
| 1950-1960 | 344 |
| 1960-1970 | 336 |
| 1970-1980 | 578 |
| 1980-1990 | 220 |
| 1990-2000 | 186 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,984 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,376 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,016 |
Famous people named Karma
- Karma Westbrook: Radio host, Media personality
Fun facts
- The term derives from the Sanskrit root 'kṛ', which means 'to do' or 'to make'.
- It entered broader U.S. naming charts alongside other modern spiritual and concept names in the late 1990s.