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Arun vs Karma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arun

Boy #6,071 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dawn, reddish glow of sunrise"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Tamil Buddhist Southeast Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,071
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Karma

Boy #6,240 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"action, deed, fate"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Hindu Buddhist Sikh American Western

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,240
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Arun Rank #6,071
Karma Rank #6,240

Arun is more popular, ranked #6071 vs #6240 for Karma.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arun or Karma more popular?

Arun is more popular, ranked #6071 compared to Karma at #6240 in the United States.

What do Arun and Karma mean?

Arun means "dawn, reddish glow of sunrise" (Sanskrit origin). Karma means "action, deed, fate" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Arun and Karma boy or girl names?

Arun is primarily a boy name. Karma is primarily a boy name.

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