Kara vs Arshia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kara

Boy #11,939 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"black, dark"

Origin: Turkish

Turkish Italian Scandinavian Celtic

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Boy #11,661 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"heavenly, divine throne"

Origin: Persian

Persian Iranian South Asian

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Kara Rank #11,939

Arshia Rank #11,661

Arshia is more popular, ranked #11661 vs #11939 for Kara.

Is Kara or Arshia more popular?

Arshia is more popular, ranked #11661 compared to Kara at #11939 in the United States.

What do Kara and Arshia mean?

Kara means "black, dark" (Turkish origin). Arshia means "heavenly, divine throne" (Persian origin).

Are Kara and Arshia boy or girl names?

Kara is primarily a boy name. Arshia is primarily a boy name.