Kara vs Shakeem

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 #11,882 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Wise; one who is judicious"

Origin: Arabic

African American Arabic Muslim

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Kara Rank #11,939

Shakeem Rank #11,882

Shakeem is more popular, ranked #11882 vs #11939 for Kara.

Is Kara or Shakeem more popular?

Shakeem is more popular, ranked #11882 compared to Kara at #11939 in the United States.

What do Kara and Shakeem mean?

Kara means "black, dark" (Turkish origin). Shakeem means "Wise; one who is judicious" (Arabic origin).

Are Kara and Shakeem boy or girl names?

Kara is primarily a boy name. Shakeem is primarily a boy name.