Kara vs Holley

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 #11,355 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"holly tree, evergreen plant with red berries"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Kara Rank #11,939

Holley Rank #11,355

Holley is more popular, ranked #11355 vs #11939 for Kara.

Is Kara or Holley more popular?

Holley is more popular, ranked #11355 compared to Kara at #11939 in the United States.

What do Kara and Holley mean?

Kara means "black, dark" (Turkish origin). Holley means "holly tree, evergreen plant with red berries" (Old English origin).

Are Kara and Holley boy or girl names?

Kara is primarily a boy name. Holley is primarily a boy name.