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Kara

Kara: name meaning, origin and popularity

Girl name

Meaning and origin of Kara

  • A female given name.

Etymology

Variant of Cara.

How popular is Kara?

226U.S. babies in 2025
#95peak rank (1984)
102,025babies since 1880

Since 1880, 101,743 girls and 282 boys in the U.S. have been named Kara (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #95 in 1984. Its highest rank for boys was #2737 in 1983. In 2025, 226 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

188019201960200020253,281 peak/yr
U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Sibling name ideas for Kara

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Kara FAQ

What does the name Kara mean?

A female given name. Variant of Cara.

How popular is the name Kara?

Since 1880, 101,743 girls and 282 boys in the U.S. have been named Kara (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #95 in 1984. Its highest rank for boys was #2737 in 1983. In 2025, 226 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Kara a boy or girl name?

Kara is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 101,743 girls and 282 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.