Declining since 2008, #11,932 for girls today.
Popularity of Kharma since 1998
Babies named Kharma per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 11 |
| 2000s | 233 |
| 2010s | 207 |
| 2020s | 77 |
Meaning & origin
Kharma is a modern English name first recorded in 1998, reflecting a spiritual concept via a phonetic spelling. It reached its peak rank in 2008 and has since trended downward; by 2025, it ranked 11,932 with a frequency of 1 in 229,610 births. Lacking documented top states or famous bearers, its appeal rests on its contemporary feel and connection to the concept of karma. Parents drawn to names like Maya, Luna, and Bodhi may find Kharma a distinctive but accessible choice.
Kharma is a phonetic respelling of karma, a term derived from Sanskrit कर्म (karma) meaning 'action, deed, work.' In Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain traditions, karma refers to the sum of a person's actions in this and previous states of existence, viewed as deciding their fate in future existences. The name entered English usage as a modern coinage, likely influenced by the popularity of spiritual concepts in the late 20th century. It first appeared in U.S. baby name records in 1998.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Karma
Sibling names for Kharma
Names that share Kharma's style, for a brother or sister.
