What does the name Karma mean?

Karma is a girl name of Sanskrit origin meaning “Sanskrit word for 'action, fate, destiny'”.

When was the name Karma most popular?

In US Social Security records since 1890, Karma peaked in the 2010s.

What are names similar to Karma?

Names similar to Karma in origin and style include Seema, Diya, Riya, Naya, Isha.

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Karma

girl name

Origin

Sanskrit

Syllables

Peak era

2010s

Today

▬ Steady

Meaning

“Sanskrit word for 'action, fate, destiny'”

Popularity, 1890–2024

1890speak 2010s

Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Karma peaked in the 2010s.

Names that fit alongside Karma

Seema Diya Riya Naya Isha Gemma

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