Garden or orchard; also associated with fate or destiny.
Carma is primarily a variant of the Hebrew name Carmel, referring to the biblical mountain known for its lush vegetation. In modern contexts, it is often used as a phonetic spelling of the Sanskrit concept 'Karma,' which relates to the spiritual principle of cause and effect. It remains a rare alternative to more common names like Carmen or Clara.
Less common today
Carma isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,465 in 2005.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Documentary filmmaker and scholar
