Kara is a baby girl name tracked in official U.S. Social Security baby-name records. In 2024, Kara was given to 261 girls, ranking No. 988 for girls in U.S. Social Security records. This page focuses on popularity and usage data so parents can compare the name with confidence.
Popularity Snapshot For Kara
In 2024, Kara was given to 261 girls, ranking No. 988 for girls in U.S. Social Security records.
The name has appeared in national records since 1896 and shows 101,796 recorded births between 1896 and 2024.
Is Kara Used For Boys, Girls, Or Both?
Kara is used as a girl name in the latest national records.
Why Parents Compare Kara
Parents comparing Kara often look at popularity, spelling familiarity, sound, and how the name fits with sibling names or a family surname.
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