Karma vs Zaya

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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Zaya

Girl #1,414 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"fate, destiny"

Origin: Mongolian

Cultural Roots

Mongolian Arabic American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,414
Total SSA Count
157
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Zay, Zee

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Popularity Comparison

Karma Rank #1,467
Zaya Rank #1,414

Zaya is more popular, ranked #1414 vs #1467 for Karma.

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

Zaya ___

  • Zaya Rose
  • Zaya Marie
  • Zaya Grace
  • Zaya Nicole
  • Zaya Simone
  • Zaya Joy

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Karma

Bodhi Zen Destiny Phoenix River

If you choose Zaya

Zara Zuri Nova Luna Kai

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Karma or Zaya more popular?

Zaya is more popular, ranked #1414 compared to Karma at #1467 in the United States.

What do Karma and Zaya mean?

Karma means "fate, destiny shaped by one's actions" (Sanskrit origin). Zaya means "fate, destiny" (Mongolian origin).

Are Karma and Zaya boy or girl names?

Karma is primarily a girl name. Zaya is primarily a girl name.

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