Total births
528
Girls' name · since 1998
Kharma
Since 1998, U.S. Social Security records show 528 babies named Kharma, peaking in 2008. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #8223
- among girls today
- 528
- born since 1998
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 54%
- more common than other girls
Kharma currently ranks #8223 among girls' names in America, with 528 babies recorded since 1998.
Kharma has 528 recorded births among girls since 1998, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #8223 as of the latest data, more common than 54% of girls, busiest in the 2000s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1998 to 2025.
- #8223 among girls today
- 528 born since 1998
- 2000s peak decade
- 54% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Kharma is currently the #8223 girls' name in America, more common than 54% of girls - 528 born since 1998, peaking in the 2000s.
- #8223
- among girls today
- 528
- born since 1998
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 54%
- more common than other girls
Kharma vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#8223
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 54% of names given to girls today.
2000s
Peak decade
44% of everyone ever named Kharma was born in this single decade.
2008
Single peak year
43 babies were named Kharma in 2008 - its busiest year on record.
How Kharma compares
528 Top 44% higher than 56% 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
Kharma's all-time total is 38% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Kharma | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 528 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 43 | 48 | 19,840 |
Kharma's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Kharma splits its recorded history at 2012: 42% of all births land in the more recent half, 58% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1998 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2008 peak of 43 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Kharma at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2008
Current rank
#8,223
Active since
1998
Kharma popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1998–2025
- Peak year (2008)
- 43
- Annual births at peak, across 28 years of records
Kharma by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Kharma's strongest decade.
233 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 44% of all-time use.
Kharma births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 11
1990s
11 births
- 2000s
2000s
233 births
- 2010s
2010s
207 births
- 2020s 77
2020s
77 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 233 births (44% of all-time use).
How Kharma 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 Kharma's total volume
Kharma vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Kharma by state
Where Kharma concentrates geographically, total births since 1998
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 10 | 1.9% |
| #2 | North Carolina | | 6 | 1.1% |
Texas share of Kharma's total US births 1.9%
Even split
10 of 528 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kharma? ▼
Since 1998, Social Security records show 528 babies named Kharma. Today it holds rank #8223 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2008, with 43 births.
When was Kharma most popular? ▼
Kharma was most popular in the 2000s decade with 233 total births. The single peak year was 2008.
Where is Kharma most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kharma are Texas (10 births), North Carolina (6 births).
How long has the name Kharma been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Kharma since 1998 -- 28 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Kharma? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Khadijah, Khaleesi, Khadija, Khalia, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Kharma's data
- Kharma's decade-level peak was the 2000s (233 total births); usage has since declined to 77 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Kharmas (10 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Kharma
Nearby Names Like Kharma
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kharma
Khadijah Girl
#1298 7,596 births
Khaleesi Girl
#667 5,537 births
Khadija Girl
#1075 5,271 births
Khalia Girl
#1908 3,572 births
Khalani Girl
#903 2,671 births
Compare Kharma side by side: Kharma vs Khadijah Kharma vs Khaleesi Kharma vs Khadija
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Kharma
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, 1998–2025 (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. "Kharma: #8223 Girls' Name - 528 Births, Peak 2008." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kharma. 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 Kharma 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.