Karan
Pronunciation: [ k-EHR-uhn ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Karan first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 2,617 babies have been named Karan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Karan is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #13,510 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #13,510
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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Karan is also used as a boy name, ranked #5686.
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About the Name Karan
Karan is a girl name .
Is Karan a boy or girl name? Karan is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #13,510 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #5,686. Karan is more commonly used as a boy name.
Karan is currently ranked #13,510 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Karan include Kar, Kay, Kaie, and Karkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Karan include Kara . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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