Girl
Kara
dear, beloved
About Kara
Clean lines and clarity define this straightforward yet striking choice. In just four letters, it delivers strength, simplicity, and unmistakable presence. The name doesn't hide behind embellishment or elaborate pronunciation—what you see is what you get, and that directness is precisely its power. It's a name that translates effortlessly across cultures and languages, never requiring spelling explanations or pronunciation guides. For parents who value efficiency without sacrificing beauty, this option offers the best of both worlds. Its brevity makes it punchy and memorable, while its vowel-heavy composition keeps it soft and feminine. The name carries well from childhood nicknames through professional life, adapting to every stage with grace.
Popularity of the Name Kara
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | #936 | ||||
| 1958 | #934 | ||||
| 1960 | #910 | ||||
| 1961 | #555 | ||||
| 1962 | #429 | ||||
| 1963 | #329 | ||||
| 1964 | #367 | ||||
| 1965 | #319 | ||||
| 1966 | #380 | ||||
| 1967 | #275 | ||||
| 1968 | #290 | ||||
| 1969 | #222 | #370 | |||
| 1970 | #209 | #322 | #424 | ||
| 1971 | #204 | #278 | #516 | ||
| 1972 | #196 | #189 | #408 | ||
| 1973 | #167 | #252 | #476 | ||
| 1974 | #125 | #184 | #211 | ||
| 1975 | #118 | #184 | #335 | ||
| 1976 | #138 | #170 | #379 | ||
| 1977 | #120 | #268 | #410 | ||
| 1978 | #127 | #203 | #410 | ||
| 1979 | #125 | #254 | #499 | ||
| 1980 | #127 | #194 | #422 | ||
| 1981 | #121 | #259 | #401 | ||
| 1982 | #113 | #214 | #318 | ||
| 1983 | #101 | #244 | #421 | ||
| 1984 | #95 | #200 | #351 | ||
| 1985 | #98 | #166 | #436 | ||
| 1986 | #102 | #284 | #498 | ||
| 1987 | #104 | #269 | #407 | ||
| 1988 | #95 | #200 | |||
| 1989 | #101 | #227 | #540 | ||
| 1990 | #110 | #252 | |||
| 1991 | #106 | #243 | #411 | #159 | |
| 1992 | #114 | #357 | #485 | #180 | |
| 1993 | #131 | #394 | #184 | ||
| 1994 | #134 | #316 | #227 | ||
| 1995 | #152 | #482 | #247 | ||
| 1996 | #165 | #410 | #235 | ||
| 1997 | #161 | #218 | #236 | #417 | #285 |
| 1998 | #176 | #240 | #379 | #251 | |
| 1999 | #183 | #264 | #323 | #288 | #286 |
| 2000 | #192 | #223 | #337 | #244 | #259 |
| 2001 | #216 | #200 | #380 | #329 | |
| 2002 | #223 | #243 | #273 | #349 | |
| 2003 | #239 | #246 | #379 | #283 | |
| 2004 | #249 | #249 | #265 | #442 | #335 |
| 2005 | #267 | #276 | #335 | #318 | |
| 2006 | #282 | #246 | #355 | #313 | #320 |
| 2007 | #289 | #220 | #276 | #305 | |
| 2008 | #257 | #193 | #253 | #232 | |
| 2009 | #238 | #179 | #201 | #199 | |
| 2010 | #292 | #206 | #287 | #192 | #253 |
| 2011 | #339 | #163 | #354 | #168 | #298 |
| 2012 | #364 | #210 | #256 | #328 | |
| 2013 | #374 | #292 | #190 | #313 | |
| 2014 | #440 | #291 | #246 | #327 | |
| 2015 | #507 | #383 | #167 | #321 | |
| 2016 | #499 | #305 | #340 | #219 | #315 |
| 2017 | #516 | #282 | #179 | #295 | |
| 2018 | #501 | #382 | #191 | #403 | |
| 2019 | #577 | #401 | #173 | #464 | |
| 2020 | #672 | #464 | #344 | #396 | |
| 2021 | #765 | #567 | #309 | #525 | |
| 2022 | #872 | #938 | #248 | #870 | |
| 2023 | #939 | #693 | #273 | #797 | |
| 2024 | #992 | #831 | #389 | #798 | |
| 2025 | #999 | #424 | #846 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Kara
Names Similar to Kara
Nicknames for Kara
- Ka
- Kay
- Kary
- Kiki
Famous People Named Kara
| Kara Walker | American contemporary artist known for her silhouetted paper cutouts |
| Kara DioGuardi | American singer-songwriter and former American Idol judge |
| Kara Kennedy | American filmmaker and daughter of U.S. Senator Ted Kennedy |
| Kara Tointon | British actress known for her role in the TV series "EastEnders" |
| Kara Goucher | American long-distance runner and Olympian |
| Kara Wolters | Former American professional basketball player |
| Kara Royster | American actress best known for her role in the TV series "Pretty Little Liars" |
| Kara Hayward | American actress known for her role in the film "Moonrise Kingdom" |
| Kara Lawson | Former professional basketball player and current NBA coach |
Characters Named Kara
| Kara Thrace | Character from the TV series "Battlestar Galactica" |
| Kara Danvers | DC Comics superheroine |
| Kara Milovy | Character from the James Bond film "The Living Daylights" |
| Kara Strode | Character from the horror film series "Halloween" |
| Kara Zor-L | DC Comics superheroine |
| Kara Souders | Character from the TV series "The Vampire Diaries" |
| Kara Lynn Palamas | Marvel Comics character and former S.H.I.E.L.D. agent |
| Kara Zor-El | DC Comics character who temporarily assumed the Supergirl identity |
| Kara Lynn Johnson | Harbinger - DC Comics superheroine and member of the Teen Titans |