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Karisma

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Pronounced kə-RIZ-mah /kəˈrɪz.mɑ/Medium

Meaning: K-spelling of Charisma — from Greek charisma, 'a divine gift, grace, favor; charm, magnetism'Medium

In 30 seconds: Charm and grace: Karisma spells Charisma — 'a divine gift, magnetism'. Bold, lovely, and warm (Bollywood star Karisma Kapoor).
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Origin MediumGreek
MeaningK-spelling of Charisma — from Greek charisma, 'a divine gift, grace, favor; charm, magnetism'
U.S. rank (2025)#5035 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births26 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2006
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,148

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200619702025

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

Karisma is a K-spelling of Charisma — from Greek charisma, 'a divine gift, grace, favor; charm, magnetism'. A bold, lovely word-name (Bollywood actress Karisma Kapoor); the K-styling personalizes it.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, a-divine-gift at the root, and charming.

Did you know? Charisma, from Greek charisma ('a divine gift, grace; magnetism'), names personal charm — Karisma is a K-spelling (Bollywood star Karisma Kapoor); bold and lovely.
Overall data confidence 70%
Oxford English Dictionary — charisma — word origin

Variations

CharismaKarizma

Nicknames

Kari

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If you like Karisma…

Charisma— the standard spelling
Karina— a fellow Kar- name
Kavya— another lovely Indian-toned name
Kassandra— shares Karisma's Greek roots
Kalia— another Greek name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Karisma mean?

Karisma spells Charisma — Greek 'a divine gift, grace; charm, magnetism'.

How do you pronounce Karisma?

It's said kə-RIZ-mah /kəˈrɪz.mɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Karisma a boy or girl name?

Karisma is a girl's name.

How popular is Karisma?

Karisma is a rare name in the U.S.

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