Will my child share the name Karishma with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 3 UK babies named Karishma per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Karishma in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Karishma becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Karishma is declining: down 336 places since 2019, to #5,927 in 2025. It peaked at #582 in 1996.

Is Karishma a good choice for a distinctive name?

Karishma is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Karishma a popular baby name in the United States?

Karishma does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Karishma

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Karishma is a distinctive choice, ranked #5927 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Karishma in their class.

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About the Name Karishma

Karishma has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1129 places in five years. It was most popular in 1996 at #582 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Karishma is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Karishma in their class.