Girl · #4,261 in 2026

Charisma

Charisma is a personal quality of magnetic charm, persuasion, or appeal.

  • English
Current Rank
#4,261
Peak Rank
#1,059 (2000)
Total Babies
4K
5-Yr Trend
-23%
1968
First Year
2026
Last Year
2000
Peak Year
#1059
Peak Rank
4K
Total Count
59
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Charisma

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Charisma is a personal quality of magnetic charm, persuasion, or appeal.

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Cultural Origins (via Behind the Name)

  • English
Etymology
The English word charisma derives from the Ancient Greek word χάρισμα ( chárisma ), which denotes a "favor freely given" and the "gift of grace". The singular term and the plural term χαρίσματα ( charismata ) both derive from the word χάρις ( charis ), meaning grace and charm . In religious praxis, the Ancient Greeks ascribed personality charisma to their pantheon of gods and goddesses, e.g. attributing charm, beauty, nature, creativity, and fertility to the individual Charites ( Χάριτες ). In theology and sociology, the denotations of the word charisma expanded from the Ancient Greek definiti

The Story of Charisma

The earliest SSA record of Charisma as a baby girl name dates back to 1968, when 20 babies received it. 2000 was its biggest year on record, with 196 newborns named Charisma — #1,059 in the national rankings. The 2000s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 36% of all recorded Charismas. In the latest 2026 data it stands at #4,261 among baby girl names with 33 births, falling sharply (-23%). In total, more than 4K Charismas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

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Variants & Related Forms of Charisma

Foreign forms, alternate spellings, and nicknames that share roots with Charisma. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Names that sound like Charisma

Phonetically similar names — useful when Charisma is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Charisma

What does the name Charisma mean?
Charisma is a personal quality of magnetic charm, persuasion, or appeal.
What is the origin of the name Charisma?
Charisma has roots in the following cultural and linguistic traditions: English.
How popular is Charisma in 2026?
In 2026, Charisma ranks #4,261 among girls' names in the U.S., with 33 babies given the name that year.
When was Charisma most popular?
Charisma reached its peak popularity in 2000, ranking #1,059 that year with 196 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Charisma most popular?
Charisma has historically been most popular in Kansas, Maryland, North Carolina. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Charisma.
Is Charisma a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Charisma is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Charisma?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Charisma include Nanie, Aldena, Bennett. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.
What are nicknames or variants of Charisma?
Common variants and related forms of Charisma include Charissa. These cover foreign-language equivalents, alternate spellings, and short forms.

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About the name Charisma

Charisma is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1968 and has accumulated 4K births in the dataset. Charisma's peak popularity came in 2000 when it ranked #1,059. Use the chart and map above to compare Charisma's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.