Karma vs Vibhav

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Vibhav

Boy #6,288 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"special existence, distinct being"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Marathi Hindi

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,288
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Vib, Vibhu

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Popularity Comparison

Karma Rank #1,467
Vibhav Rank #6,288

Karma is more popular, ranked #1467 vs #6288 for Vibhav.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Karma ___

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

Vibhav ___

  • Vibhav Kumar
  • Vibhav Raj
  • Vibhav Dev
  • Vibhav Nath
  • Vibhav Sharma
  • Vibhav Anand

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Karma

Bodhi Zen Destiny Phoenix River

If you choose Vibhav

Vaibhav Dhruv Aryan Divya Priya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Karma or Vibhav more popular?

Karma is more popular, ranked #1467 compared to Vibhav at #6288 in the United States.

What do Karma and Vibhav mean?

Karma means "fate, destiny shaped by one's actions" (Sanskrit origin). Vibhav means "special existence, distinct being" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Karma and Vibhav boy or girl names?

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

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