Karishma
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "miracle" or "supernatural phenomenon".
Name Census estimates that about 1,029 living Americans carry the first name Karishma. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Karishma today is around 24 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Karishma births was 1994 (54 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Karishma. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
1.0K
~ 1 in 333,095 Americans
Peak year
1994
54 babies that year
Average age
24
years old
2024 SSA rank
#8,150
Tracked since 1981
Popularity
Karishma: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Karishma from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 408 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Karishma by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Karishma during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Karishmas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 6 states and territories. California, New York, New Jersey recorded the most babies named Karishma, while Illinois, Texas, Florida recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 50 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Karishma
The name Karishma has its origins in the Sanskrit language, which is an ancient Indo-Aryan language that originated in the Indian subcontinent around the 2nd millennium BCE. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "karismā," which means "grace," "splendor," or "charisma."
In Hinduism, the name Karishma is often associated with the concept of divine grace or blessings bestowed upon an individual by the deities. It is believed to be a name that carries positive energy and is thought to bring good fortune to the bearer.
The earliest recorded use of the name Karishma dates back to ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, such as the Vedas and the Puranas. However, it was not until the 20th century that the name gained widespread popularity, particularly in India and among the Indian diaspora.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Karishma was Karishma Kapoor, an Indian actress who was born in 1974. She made her debut in the Bollywood film industry in the early 1990s and went on to become a successful and influential figure in Indian cinema.
Another notable individual with the name Karishma is Karishma Manandhar, a Nepali actress and model who has appeared in numerous Nepali films and television shows. She was born in 1986 and has been active in the entertainment industry since the early 2000s.
In the field of sports, Karishma Arora is a former Indian badminton player who represented India in various international tournaments. She was born in 1988 and has won several titles throughout her career.
Karishma Chandan is an Indian fashion designer and entrepreneur who founded the clothing brand "Karishma Creations" in 2012. She has been recognized for her innovative designs and contributions to the fashion industry.
Lastly, Karishma Singh is an Indian writer and journalist who has authored several books and articles on various topics, including gender issues, social justice, and human rights. She was born in 1981 and has received numerous awards and accolades for her work.
People
Karishma + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Karishma as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Karishma: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Karishma?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,029 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Karishma going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 333,095 US residents.
Is Karishma a common name?
We classify Karishma as "Rare". It ranks above 90.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,054 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Karishma most popular?
The single biggest year for Karishma was 1994, when 54 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Karishma is about 24 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Karishma a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Karishma in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.