Karna
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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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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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #66,701
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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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, Kaie, and Karkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
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