Karishma

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Pronounced kuh-RISH-mah /kəˈrɪʃ.mɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the Sanskrit, 'a miracle; a wonder; charisma; divine grace'Low

In 30 seconds: A miracle; charisma; wonder: Karishma is Sanskrit. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'kuh-RISH-mah').

Origin LowSanskrit

MeaningFrom the Sanskrit, 'a miracle; a wonder; charisma; divine grace'

U.S. rank (2025)#9772 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1994

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,064

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Karishma comes from the Sanskrit, 'a miracle; a wonder; charisma; divine grace'. A lyrical, classic name (said 'kuh-RISH-mah'; nickname Kari).

In the U.S. it appears in Indian families. Rare, a-miracle at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Karishma means 'a miracle; a wonder; charisma; divine grace' in Sanskrit — a lyrical, classic name (said 'kuh-RISH-mah').

Overall data confidence 44%

References — Karishma — Sanskrit etymology

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Kari

Karisma— a kin spelling

Kavya— a sound-neighbor K- Sanskrit girls' name

Kiara— a fellow Indian girls' name

Ridhima— a similarly popular pick

Karma— echoes that soft -ma sound

What does the name Karishma mean?

Karishma is Sanskrit for 'a miracle; a wonder; charisma'.

How do you pronounce Karishma?

It's said kuh-RISH-mah /kəˈrɪʃ.mɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Karishma a boy or girl name?

Karishma is a girl's name.

How popular is Karishma?

Karishma is a rare name in the U.S.