Carma
Pronunciation: [ k-AHRM-ah ]
Carma is a girl baby name. Ranked #14,792 in the US, popular nicknames include Car, Cay, and Carie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Carma first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 2,343 babies have been named Carma in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Carma is past its peak , currently ranked #14,792 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #14,792
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Carma
Carma is a girl name .
Carma is currently ranked #14,792 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Carma include Car, Cay, and Carie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Carma include Carmen, Carmela, Carmella, Carmel, Carmyn . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis