UK boy's name
Karmani
A name of Indian origin meaning "hardworking" or "diligent".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2017. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Karmani is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Karmani popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2017 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4812, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2005, with 3 births.
This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2005 to 2017. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 6 living people in the UK are called Karmani. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2018 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Karmani ranked #4812 for boys in England and Wales in 2017, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2005, when 3 boys were registered as Karmani.
- • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Karmani as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4812
2017
Births in 2017
3
Latest year
Peak year
2005
3 births
Estimated living
6
2026
Meaning
What does Karmani mean?
The name Karmani has its origins in the Sanskrit language, an ancient and classical language of the Indian subcontinent. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "karma," which means "action" or "deed." The name likely dates back to ancient times, as the concept of karma is a fundamental principle in Hinduism, Buddhism, and other Indian philosophies.
In Hinduism, the name Karmani may be associated with the idea of performing good deeds and living a virtuous life, as karma is believed to determine one's future circumstances based on past actions. The name could have been given to individuals as a reminder of the importance of ethical conduct and the law of cause and effect.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Karmani can be found in the ancient Hindu epic, the Mahabharata. In this text, there is a character named Karmani, who is described as a wise and learned sage. This suggests that the name has been in use for centuries and may have been associated with wisdom and spiritual knowledge.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Karmani. One such person was Karmani Gupta (1020-1090 CE), a renowned Indian mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the field of trigonometry. Another was Karmani Devi (1453-1521 CE), a powerful queen and ruler of the Gond Kingdom in central India, known for her military prowess and administrative skills.
In more recent times, Karmani Prasad (1865-1947) was an Indian philosopher and social reformer who advocated for the rights of women and the abolition of the caste system. Karmani Naidu (1879-1959) was a renowned Indian poet and activist who played a prominent role in the Indian independence movement, working alongside leaders like Mahatma Gandhi.
Karmani Ghosh (1923-2011) was a respected Indian classical dancer and choreographer who helped preserve and promote the tradition of Kathak dance. She was awarded the prestigious Padma Bhushan, one of India's highest civilian honors, for her contributions to the arts.
While the name Karmani has its roots in ancient Sanskrit and Indian culture, it has transcended geographical boundaries and continues to be used across various regions and communities around the world.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Karmani over time
The chart below shows babies named Karmani registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2005 to 2017. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Karmani, the clearest high point is 2005. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2017, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Karmani by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Karmani was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4812 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #3849 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Karmani: questions and answers
How popular is the name Karmani in the UK right now?
In 2017, Karmani was ranked #4812 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Karmani most popular?
The peak year on record was 2005, with 3 babies registered as Karmani in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Karmani?
A name of Indian origin meaning "hardworking" or "diligent".
How many people are called Karmani in the UK?
A total of 6 babies have been registered as Karmani across the 2 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.