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Karan

male

Meaning

"Helper; Friend"

Used in multiple linguistic traditions, it can reflect Sanskrit-based meanings or be treated as an Irish-related form.

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Popularity History of Karan

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#5760Ranked in 2024

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#5760

Karan was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
+28

better than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Karan

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Quick Facts

OriginSanskrit, Irish
Syllables2
Length5 letters

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