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Karan

Pronunciation: [ k-EHR-uhn ]

Girl Name #13,510 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Karan is a girl name, recorded for 9 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced k-EHR-uhn.

Parents who love the name Karan often also consider Katherine, Katie, Kate .

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#13,510
Total SSA Count
9

Alternative Spellings

Nicknames

Kar Kay Karie

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Karan is also used as a boy name, ranked #5686.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Karan

Is Karan a boy or girl name?
Karan is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #13510. As a boy name, it is ranked #5686. Karan is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Karan?
Karan is pronounced k-EHR-uhn.
How popular is the name Karan?
Karan is currently ranked #13510 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Karan?
Common nicknames for Karan include Kar, Kay, and Karie.
Is Karan a common or rare name?
Karan is an uncommon name, ranked #13510 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Karan

Karan is a girl name .

Is Karan a boy or girl name? Karan is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #13,510 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #5,686. Karan is more commonly used as a boy name.

Karan is currently ranked #13,510 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Karan include Kar, Kay, and Karie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Karan include Kara . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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