The nameKaramba

Karamba is a West African boy's name.

Meaning

Its meaning is debated.

Origin

Manding (Senegal, Gambia, Guinea-Bissau).

History

In France it has been given since the mid 1980s, most often in the 2010s.

Popularity of the name Karamba

Karamba in France

1019thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2019peak year (40 births)
770babies named Karamba in France since 1900
02040 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Karamba was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 225 births over the decade, 29% of all recorded babies named Karamba. Its rise began around 1985, and it peaked in 2019. Half of all babies named Karamba in France were born before 2011, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 33 births a year on average, against 24 in the five years before.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Karamba mean?

Its meaning is debated.

What is the origin of the name Karamba?

Manding (Senegal, Gambia, Guinea-Bissau).

Is Karamba a girl's or a boy's name?

Karamba is a boy's name.