Cara: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A beloved friend, dear to every heart.
- Origin
- Irish
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #908
- Peak
- #184 in 1985
Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Cara Means
Cara is a girl name of Irish origin. A beloved friend, dear to every heart.
How Popular Cara Is
Cara currently ranks #908 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #184 in 1985. It is rising.
Good to Know About Cara
- Cara peaked at #184 in the U.S. in 1985.
- Cara has been gaining popularity in recent years.
- Cara is a name with Celtic Irish roots.
Names Like Cara
Other Irish names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Cara
Irish names that pair well as a brother or sister to Cara.
Questions About Cara
What does Cara mean?
Cara is a girl name of Irish origin. A beloved friend, dear to every heart.
How popular is Cara?
Cara currently ranks #908 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #184 in 1985. It is rising.
Where does Cara come from?
Cara comes from Irish roots. Cara peaked at #184 in the U.S. in 1985.
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