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Karan
UnisexMeaning of Karan: Indian: 'clever or skillful'
Karan is a unisex name most strongly associated with Indian naming. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 8087th most popular name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#8087
12 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
4,962
First recorded 1936 · peak 1956
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
31% boys · 69% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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