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Karisma
GirlAmerican (modern coinage), Greek· “variant of Charisma, grace”
- Meaning
- variant of Charisma, grace
- Origin
- American (modern coinage), Greek
- Pronunciation
- kuh-RIZ-muh
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #5,035
- US babies 2025
- 26
- Best rank
- #2,023 (2001)
- Peak year
- 2006
Meaning and origin of Karisma
Karisma is an American (modern coinage) and Greek name that is usually said to mean “variant of Charisma, grace”.
Karisma is a respelling of charisma, the English word for a compelling personal charm. Charisma comes from Greek kharisma, "gift of grace" or "favor," from kharis, "grace," and in early Christian writing it referred to gifts given by the Holy Spirit. Swapping ch for k makes the spelling match the sound, kuh-RIZ-muh, and gives it the look of a name. Karisma is also used in India, where the film actress Karisma Kapoor made it familiar. The name shares a style with other quality names like Grace and Charity, while sounding more modern. Kari and Riz are possible short forms.
Popularity over time
Karisma first appears in US Social Security records in 1970. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #2,023 in 2001, and the most babies received it in 2006, when 86 were named Karisma. In 2025, 26 babies were named Karisma, and it ranked #5,035 nationally. That is 47% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #11,116 in 1980, #2,294 in 2000, #2,527 in 2010, and #5,035 in 2025. Of the 2,148 US girls named Karisma since records began, 35% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 562 babies. Since 2010, 787 more have been named Karisma.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Malaika, Deysi, Jamaria, Jakira, and Angelyn.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Karisma ranked highest in California and Texas.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| California | #2189 | 9 |
| Texas | #3552 | 5 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Karisma is usually pronounced kuh-RIZ-muh, with three syllables. It has seven letters, starts with K and ends in “-ma”.
Middle names for Karisma
A few middle names that flow with Karisma: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Karisma
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Karisma mean?
Karisma is an American (modern coinage) and Greek name that is usually said to mean “variant of Charisma, grace”.
What is the origin of the name Karisma?
Karisma has modern American and Greek roots. Karisma is a respelling of charisma, the English word for a compelling personal charm.
Is Karisma a popular name?
Not especially. Karisma ranked #5,035 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Karisma a boy or girl name?
Karisma is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Karisma?
Karisma is usually pronounced kuh-RIZ-muh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings