Kara: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A beloved and dear friend, true and kind.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #671
- Peak
- #95 in 1984
Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Kara Means
Kara is a girl name of English origin. A beloved and dear friend, true and kind.
How Popular Kara Is
Kara currently ranks #671 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #95 in 1984. It has been easing off its high.
Good to Know About Kara
- Kara broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #95 in 1984.
- Kara is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
- Kara has been a top 100 name across 132+ years of American history.
- Kara is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
Names Like Kara
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Kara
English names that pair well as a brother or sister to Kara.
Questions About Kara
What does Kara mean?
Kara is a girl name of English origin. A beloved and dear friend, true and kind.
How popular is Kara?
Kara currently ranks #671 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #95 in 1984. It has been easing off its high.
Where does Kara come from?
Kara comes from English roots. Kara broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #95 in 1984.
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