Carma

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Pronounced KAR-muh /ˈkɑr.mə/Medium

Meaning: Carma reads either as a spelling of Karma, from Sanskrit karman ('action; deed; fate'), or as a short form of Carmen. Which route a family intends is uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A short, resonant name: Carma echoes Karma ('action; fate') or Carmen (said 'KAR-muh'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowSanskrit, Latin

MeaningCarma reads either as a spelling of Karma, from Sanskrit karman ('action; deed; fate'), or as a short form of Carmen. Which route a family intends is uncertain, which we note.

U.S. rank (2025)#10257 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1961

Total births (all-time)≈ 4,168

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Carma most often reads as a spelling of Karma, from Sanskrit karman ('action; deed; fate'), though some link it to Carmen. The two routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'KAR-muh').

For girls in the U.S. it appears only rarely. Short, resonant, and modern.

Did you know? Carma sits between two roots — the Sanskrit karma ('action; fate') and the name Carmen. A crisp two-beat pick whose routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'KAR-muh').

Overall data confidence 38%

References — Carma — Karma / Carmen variant; routes uncertain

Variations

KarmaKarmahCarmen

Nicknames

CarCari

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Carma mean?

Carma reads as a spelling of Karma ('action; fate') or a form of Carmen; the routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Carma?

It's said KAR-muh /ˈkɑr.mə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Carma a boy or girl name?

Carma is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Carma?

Carma is a rare name for girls in the U.S.