Dharma
Pronunciation: [ d-AHRM-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Dharma first appeared in US Social Security records in 1976.
Over 22 babies have been named Dharma in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Dharma is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #9,946 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #9,946
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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About the Name Dharma
Dharma is a boy name .
Is Dharma a boy or girl name? Dharma is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #9,946 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #22,659. Dharma is more commonly used as a boy name.
Dharma is currently ranked #9,946 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Dharma include Dha, Dhar, Dhary, Dharie, Dhy, Dhie, and Dhakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
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