Total births
1,064
Girls' name · since 1981
Karishma
Karishma has 1,064 recorded births since 1981 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1994 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #8123
- among girls today
- 1,064
- born since 1981
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 54%
- more common than other girls
1,064 babies have been named Karishma since 1981, making it today's #8123 girls' name.
Karishma has 1,064 recorded births among girls since 1981, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #8123 as of the latest data, more common than 54% of girls, busiest in the 1990s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1981 to 2025.
- #8123 among girls today
- 1,064 born since 1981
- 1990s peak decade
- 54% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Karishma is currently the #8123 girls' name in America, more common than 54% of girls - 1,064 born since 1981, peaking in the 1990s.
- #8123
- among girls today
- 1,064
- born since 1981
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 54%
- more common than other girls
Karishma vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#8123
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 54% of names given to girls today.
1990s
Peak decade
38% of everyone ever named Karishma was born in this single decade.
1994
Single peak year
54 babies were named Karishma in 1994 - its busiest year on record.
How Karishma compares
1,064 Top 31% higher than 69% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Karishma's all-time total is 179% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Karishma | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,064 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 54 | 48 | 19,840 |
Karishma's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Karishma's SSA record in two at 2004 and the more recent half accounts for 40% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 60%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1985, with only 9 births recorded -- set against the 1994 peak of 54, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Karishma at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1994
Current rank
#8,123
Active since
1981
Karishma popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1981–2025
- Peak year (1994)
- 54
- Annual births at peak, across 45 years of records
Karishma by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Karishma's strongest decade.
408 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 38% of all-time use.
Karishma births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 91
1980s
91 births
- 1990s
1990s
408 births
- 2000s
2000s
292 births
- 2010s
2010s
199 births
- 2020s 74
2020s
74 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 408 births (38% of all-time use).
How Karishma compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Karishma's total volume
Karishma vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Karishma by state
Where Karishma concentrates geographically, total births since 1981
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 143 | 13.4% |
| #2 | New York | | 84 | 7.9% |
| #3 | New Jersey | | 33 | 3.1% |
| #4 | Florida | | 16 | 1.5% |
| #5 | Texas | | 16 | 1.5% |
| #6 | Illinois | | 10 | 0.9% |
California share of Karishma's total US births 13.4%
Even split
143 of 1,064 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Karishma? ▼
Karishma has been given to 1,064 babies in the U.S. since 1981, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #8123 as of the latest data. 54 babies were born in 1994, its single highest year.
When was Karishma most popular? ▼
Karishma was most popular in the 1990s decade with 408 total births. The single peak year was 1994.
Where is Karishma most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Karishma are California (143 births), New York (84 births), New Jersey (33 births).
How long has the name Karishma been used? ▼
Records for Karishma go back to 1981, giving 45 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Karishma? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Karen, Kara, Karla, Karina, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Karishma's data
- Karishma's decade-level peak was the 1990s (408 total births); usage has since declined to 74 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Karishmas (143 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Karishma
Nearby Names Like Karishma
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Karishma
Karen Girl
#1251 987,989 births
Kara Girl
#990 101,743 births
Karla Girl
#733 91,586 births
Karina Girl
#772 61,464 births
Kari Girl
#1843 59,696 births
Compare Karishma side by side: Karishma vs Karen Karishma vs Kara Karishma vs Karla
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Karishma
Falyn #8122
1,125 births · Peak 2007
Ivania #8124
656 births · Peak 2005
Yaquelin #8121
1,420 births · Peak 2000
Delanee #8125
404 births · Peak 2010
Sayda #8120
379 births · Peak 2001
Emileigh #8126
1,383 births · Peak 2005
Leonela #8119
1,057 births · Peak 1985
Lisseth #8127
703 births · Peak 2005
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1981–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Karishma: #8123 Girls' Name - 1,064 Births, Peak 1994." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/karishma. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Karishma draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.