Kara vs Shan

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 #12,000 Most Popular

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Kara Rank #11,939

Shan Rank #12,000

Kara is more popular, ranked #11939 vs #12000 for Shan.

Is Kara or Shan more popular?

Kara is more popular, ranked #11939 compared to Shan at #12000 in the United States.

What do Kara and Shan mean?

Kara means "black, dark" (Turkish origin).

Are Kara and Shan boy or girl names?

Kara is primarily a boy name. Shan is primarily a boy name.