Girl Name
Karma
Karma is a girl's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Karma — a girl name — is an uncommon, standout choice. If Karima is on your shortlist, Karma belongs in the same conversation.
Karma meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Karma has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Karma as K·A·R·M·A, with 5 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Karma is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Karma variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Karmaa, Karmae, Karmay, Karm.
- Nicknames: Kar and K.
- Middle names: Pair Karma with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Karma middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Karima, Karena, Karen, Karin, Karyn — full picks on the sibling names for Karma guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Karma? Browse our names like Karma guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Karma
What does the name Karma mean?
Karma has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Karma?
The exact origin of Karma is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Karma?
Karma has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Karma a boy's or girl's name?
Karma is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Karma in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Karma sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Karma?
Names that share Karma's sound and style include Karima, Karena, Karen, Karin, Karyn.
What middle names pair well with Karma?
Good middle-name fits for Karma pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Karma is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Karma is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Karma?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Karma share its rhythm without rhyming — Karima, Karena, Karen all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.