Holding steady.
Popularity of Karia since 1956
Babies named Karia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 25 |
| 1960s | 29 |
| 1970s | 40 |
| 1980s | 95 |
| 1990s | 90 |
| 2000s | 89 |
| 2010s | 62 |
| 2020s | 26 |
Meaning & origin
Karia is a rare name in the United States, first recorded in 1956 but never reaching the top 1,000. Its peak usage came in 1989, though even then it remained uncommon, with fewer than 10 births per year. The name's trajectory has been stable, showing no significant rise or decline over the decades. Because it has never appeared in the national rankings, no states have recorded enough births to list. Its origin is unclear, but it likely follows the modern trend of creating names by adding the -ia suffix to a base like Kari, a Scandinavian diminutive of Katherine. Karia offers a unique choice for parents seeking a name that sounds familiar yet distinctive.
Karia is a name of uncertain origin. It may be a variant spelling of Kari, a Scandinavian short form of Katherine, or a modern invention using the popular -ia suffix. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1956, though it has never ranked among the top 1,000 names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kari, Ria
Sibling names for Karia
Names that share Karia's style, for a brother or sister.
