Karna
Karna is a girl baby name. Ranked #66,701 in the US, popular nicknames include Kar, Kay, and Karie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Karna first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 438 babies have been named Karna in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Karna is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #66,701 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #66,701
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 2-1 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo
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Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo
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Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
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Also a Boy Name
Karna is also used as a boy name, ranked #21965.
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About the Name Karna
Karna is a girl name .
Is Karna a boy or girl name? Karna is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #66,701 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #21,965. Karna is more commonly used as a boy name.
Karna is currently ranked #66,701 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Karna include Kar, Kay, and Karie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis