Kharma
Every Kharma since 1998 — 528 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kharma
Kharma is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #12,564 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1998, 528 American babies have been named Kharma. Its peak came in 2008, when 43 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Kharma stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kharma year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | #12,564 |
| 2024 | 13 | #8,203 |
| 2023 | 13 | #8,286 |
| 2022 | 13 | #8,288 |
| 2021 | 19 | #6,290 |
| 2020 | 12 | #8,691 |
| 2019 | 27 | #4,977 |
| 2018 | 19 | #6,392 |
| 2017 | 9 | #11,174 |
| 2016 | 16 | #7,437 |
| 2015 | 16 | #7,447 |
| 2014 | 22 | #5,895 |
| 2013 | 21 | #6,136 |
| 2012 | 15 | #8,032 |
| 2011 | 34 | #4,307 |
| 2010 | 28 | #5,033 |
| 2009 | 39 | #3,986 |
| 2008 | 43 | #3,747 |
| 2007 | 38 | #4,094 |
| 2006 | 36 | #4,115 |
| 2005 | 31 | #4,429 |
| 2004 | 9 | #11,197 |
| 2003 | 12 | #8,793 |
| 2002 | 10 | #9,901 |
| 2001 | 6 | #14,471 |
| 2000 | 9 | #10,339 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kharma in 2025?
Kharma ranked #12,564 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kharma?
528 babies have been named Kharma in the United States since 1998, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kharma most popular?
Kharma peaked in 2008, when 43 newborns received the name.
Is Kharma a boy or girl name?
Kharma is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kharma rising or falling?
Kharma is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.