Carma

Girl name

Carma has been given to 4,169 babies in the U.S. since 1897. It peaked in 1961.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

4,169

Peak year

1961 (76 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1897

10-year trend

▼ -71%

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Carma — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Carlagirl

150,815 babies since 1890

Caragirl

53,367 babies since 1882

Karmagirl

7,863 babies since 1915

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Carma.

Karlenegirl

4,167 babies since 1913

Risagirl

4,177 babies since 1942

Cherrigirl

4,146 babies since 1940

Grettagirl

4,139 babies since 1881

Barbiegirl

4,204 babies since 1936

Caronunisex

4,212 babies since 1935

Leesagirl

4,124 babies since 1946

Vonniegirl

4,121 babies since 1888

FAQ

How popular is the name Carma?

Carma has been given to 4,169 babies in the U.S. since 1897. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Carma peak?

Carma peaked in 1961, when 76 babies were given the name.

Is Carma a girl or boy name?

Carma is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Carma are girls).

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