Declining since 2009, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Karmah since 2005
Babies named Karmah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 55 |
| 2010s | 122 |
| 2020s | 29 |
Meaning & origin
Karmah is a modern American coinage that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2005. It reached its peak popularity in 2008, but has since declined in usage. The name is likely a phonetic or creative respelling of Karma, a concept deeply rooted in Hindu and Buddhist philosophy. While its exact etymology is unclear, Karmah fits a pattern of spiritually themed names that gained traction in the 2000s, often appealing to parents seeking unique, meaningful names. The name has remained rare, with approximately 1 in 321,453 children bearing it in 2025, and it has not recorded significant usage in any particular state.
Karmah is a modern English coinage, likely a respelling or variant of the name Karma, which derives from the Sanskrit word 'karma' meaning 'action' or 'deed' in Hindu philosophy. The name Karma entered English-speaking usage as a spiritual concept name, popularized through New Age culture. Karmah emerged as a distinctive spelling variant in the early 2000s, particularly in the United States.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Karmi, Karma
Variants: Karma
Sibling names for Karmah
Names that share Karmah's style, for a brother or sister.
