Jabez vs Karma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jabez

Boy #6,105 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"he causes pain, born in sorrow"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Christian American English Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,105
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jabe

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Karma

Girl #1,467 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"fate, destiny shaped by one's actions"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

American Hindu Buddhist New Age/Spiritual British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,467
Total SSA Count
149
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kar, Karmi

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Popularity Comparison

Jabez Rank #6,105
Karma Rank #1,467

Karma is more popular, ranked #1467 vs #6105 for Jabez.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jabez ___

  • Jabez Michael
  • Jabez Thomas
  • Jabez David
  • Jabez Samuel
  • Jabez Eli

Karma ___

  • Karma Grace
  • Karma Sage
  • Karma Luna
  • Karma Rose
  • Karma Skye

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Jabez

Elijah Ezra Josiah Abigail Miriam

If you choose Karma

Bodhi Zen Destiny Phoenix River

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jabez or Karma more popular?

Karma is more popular, ranked #1467 compared to Jabez at #6105 in the United States.

What do Jabez and Karma mean?

Jabez means "he causes pain, born in sorrow" (Hebrew origin). Karma means "fate, destiny shaped by one's actions" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Jabez and Karma boy or girl names?

Jabez is primarily a boy name. Karma is primarily a girl name.

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