Kharisma
A feminine name of Greek origin meaning "gift of grace".
Name Census estimates that about 456 living Americans carry the first name Kharisma. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Kharisma today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kharisma births was 2008 (24 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kharisma. 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
456
~ 1 in 751,654 Americans
Peak year
2008
24 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2024 SSA rank
#6,034
Tracked since 1986
Popularity
Kharisma: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kharisma from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 145 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Kharisma remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kharisma 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 Kharisma during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Kharismas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Kharisma
The given name Kharisma has its roots in the Greek language and is derived from the word "charisma," meaning "divine gift" or "favor bestowed by God." This name is believed to have originated in the ancient Greek culture around the 5th century BCE.
The name Kharisma gained popularity during the rise of Christianity, as the concept of charisma played a significant role in the teachings of the New Testament. The apostle Paul used the term to describe the spiritual gifts bestowed upon individuals by the Holy Spirit.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kharisma can be found in the writings of the Church Fathers, who often used the term to describe the charismatic qualities of saints and martyrs. The name was particularly popular among Greek Orthodox Christians during the Byzantine era.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Kharisma. One of the earliest was Kharisma of Iconium (c. 130-200 CE), a Christian martyr from Asia Minor who was known for her unwavering faith and courage in the face of persecution.
Another famous bearer of the name was Kharisma of Constantinople (c. 810-867 CE), a Byzantine princess and daughter of Emperor Michael II. She was renowned for her beauty, intelligence, and political influence during the turbulent years of the Byzantine Empire.
In the 12th century, Kharisma of Marash (c. 1120-1198 CE) was a prominent Armenian philosopher and theologian who made significant contributions to the development of Armenian Christian thought.
During the Renaissance period, Kharisma Piccolomini (1520-1589) was an Italian noblewoman and patron of the arts, known for her support of artists and intellectuals in her court.
In more recent times, Kharisma Kapoor (born 1980) is an Indian actress and model who has appeared in numerous Bollywood films and is celebrated for her beauty and talent.
These are just a few examples of the many individuals throughout history who have borne the name Kharisma, a name that carries with it a rich legacy of grace, charisma, and divine favor.
People
Kharisma + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kharisma 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
Kharisma: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kharisma?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 456 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kharisma 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 751,654 US residents.
Is Kharisma a common name?
We classify Kharisma as "Very Rare". It ranks above 83.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 462 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kharisma most popular?
The single biggest year for Kharisma was 2008, when 24 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kharisma is about 17 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Kharisma a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kharisma 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.