Kara
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Dear; Beloved
Background: The name Kara originates from the Italian word 'cara,' which means 'dear' or 'beloved.' Its Greek connection is found in the name 'Kaira,' which shares a similar meaning and reflects affection.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#368
Total births
101,796
Most popular decade
1990s
(70,611 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-547 ranks)
Years in Top 100
3
First recorded year
1896
Gender usage
0.3% male
99.7% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1915
- First year births
- 6
- First year rank
- #3,392
- Peak year
- 1983
- Peak year births
- 17
- Peak rank
- #2,676
- Most recent year
- 2004
- Recent year births
- 8
- Recent rank
- #8,141
Female
- First year
- 1896
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #1,583
- Peak year
- 1991
- Peak year births
- 3,280
- Peak rank
- #106
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 261
- Recent rank
- #987
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).