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Karman

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Pronounced KAR-mun /ˈkɑːr.mən/Medium

Meaning: Likely either an English/German surname (from Carman, a driver of a cart) or a modern coinage extending Karma with an -an ending. As both a surname and a given name it reads unisex-to-male; routes uncertain.Low

In 30 seconds: A surname-style name: Karman may extend Karma or come from the surname Carman; it reads unisex-to-male (said 'KAR-mun'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowAmerican
MeaningLikely either an English/German surname (from Carman, a driver of a cart) or a modern coinage extending Karma with an -an ending. As both a surname and a given name it reads unisex-to-male; routes uncertain.
U.S. rank (2023)#14256 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2014
Total births (all-time)≈ 592

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201419522023

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

Karman sits between a surname (Carman) and a Karma-based coinage; its route is uncertain, and as a name it leans unisex-to-male, which we note. Rare for girls in the U.S. (said 'KAR-mun').

For girls it appears only rarely, against a more common unisex-to-male reading. Rare, surname-style, and uncertain.

Did you know? Karman likely traces either to the surname Carman ('a cart driver') or to a modern Karma-plus-an coinage — either way it reads more unisex-to-male, which we note (said 'KAR-mun').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Karman — surname Carman or Karma + -an coinage; unisex-to-male lean

Variations

CarmanKarmenKarmyn

Nicknames

KarManny

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Karman mean?

Karman likely comes from the surname Carman ('a cart driver') or extends Karma with -an; the route is uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Karman?

It's said KAR-mun /ˈkɑːr.mən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Karman a boy or girl name?

Karman is used here for a girl, but it reads unisex-to-male — we note the lean.

How popular is Karman?

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

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