Karishma
Every Karishma since 1981 — 1,064 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Karishma
Karishma is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #9,772 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1981, 1,064 American babies have been named Karishma. Its peak came in 1994, when 54 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Karishma stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Karishma year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | #9,772 |
| 2024 | 13 | #8,188 |
| 2023 | 12 | #8,730 |
| 2022 | 11 | #9,342 |
| 2021 | 9 | #10,680 |
| 2020 | 19 | #6,196 |
| 2019 | 24 | #5,368 |
| 2018 | 17 | #6,942 |
| 2017 | 20 | #6,170 |
| 2016 | 17 | #7,060 |
| 2015 | 15 | #7,801 |
| 2014 | 21 | #6,102 |
| 2013 | 22 | #5,918 |
| 2012 | 14 | #8,428 |
| 2011 | 25 | #5,454 |
| 2010 | 24 | #5,706 |
| 2009 | 18 | #7,195 |
| 2008 | 17 | #7,571 |
| 2007 | 25 | #5,610 |
| 2006 | 39 | #3,890 |
| 2005 | 28 | #4,769 |
| 2004 | 21 | #5,848 |
| 2003 | 26 | #4,871 |
| 2002 | 40 | #3,434 |
| 2001 | 31 | #4,061 |
| 2000 | 47 | #2,996 |
| 1995 | 54 | #2,403 |
| 1990 | 18 | #5,163 |
| 1985 | 9 | #7,229 |
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Famous people named Karishma
- Karishma Tanna Actor · b. 1983
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Karishma in 2025?
Karishma ranked #9,772 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Karishma?
1,064 babies have been named Karishma in the United States since 1981, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Karishma most popular?
Karishma peaked in 1994, when 54 newborns received the name.
Is Karishma a boy or girl name?
Karishma is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Karishma rising or falling?
Karishma is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Karishma?
Well-known people named Karishma include Karishma Tanna (actor).