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Why parents love Karma- Karma is one of the most universally understood philosophical concepts.
- Taylor Swift's Karma is a hit song.
- Two syllables with a warm, cosmic sound: KAR-mah.
- The meaning action-and-consequence carries profound depth.
- It works for any gender.
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The vibe of Karma
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Origin & history of Karma
Sanskrit कर्म (karma, action/deed)
→ English Karma
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Hindi roots
Karma comes from the Sanskrit meaning action or deed. In Hindu and Buddhist philosophy, karma is the cosmic law that every action has consequences — determining one's fate in this life and the next. Taylor Swift's Karma is a hit song. The word has been fully absorbed into English.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Ancient Sanskrit concept; integrated into English vocabulary.
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Today
Karma remains a beloved choice, ranking #1248 in the US. 7,724 babies have been named Karma since 1915.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, Hindu/Buddhist philosophy, SSA data
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How popular is Karma?
2009
peak year
Karma first appears in the U.S. registration record in 1915. Its popularity climbed over the following decades. In 2009, 375 babies received the name (ranked #761). Today it sits well outside the top 1,000 (around #1248), with roughly 206 babies named Karma each year. Karma's usage has held roughly steady recently. In total, around 7,724 babies have been registered with this name since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations
1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
375
Babies named in peak year
(ranked #761)
(ranked #761)
206
Avg. per year
(last decade)
(last decade)
2,060
Total registrations
last 10 years
last 10 years
7,724
All-time total
(since 1880)
(since 1880)
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Numerology of Karma8
Life path number
The Achiever
Ambition, authority and material mastery.
Karma's Life Path 9 is the humanitarian's number — cosmic humanitarianism. People named Karma tend to be philosophical, balanced, and acutely aware that every action matters.
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Every action matters✦
Cosmic balance◈
What goes around◎
Sanskrit-deep philosophy♡
Universal justiceK2
A1
R9
M4
A1
Sum: 17 → Life path 8
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Personality of Karma💼
Built for success
They don't dream of achievement — they plan for it.
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Commanding presence
They walk in and people notice.
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Strategic mind
Always three moves ahead.
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Unbreakable
Setbacks sharpen them. Resilience is in their DNA.
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