Karna
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Karna first appeared in US Social Security records in 2000.
Over 6 babies have been named Karna in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Karna is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #21,965 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #21,965
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Karna is also used as a girl name, ranked #66701.
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About the Name Karna
Karna is a boy name .
Is Karna a boy or girl name? Karna is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #21,965 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #66,701. Karna is more commonly used as a boy name.
Karna is currently ranked #21,965 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Karna include Kar, Kay, Kaie, and Karkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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