Kara vs Tyke

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 #12,220 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small child, young one"

Origin: Old Norse via English

English American Yorkshire

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Kara Rank #11,939

Tyke Rank #12,220

Kara is more popular, ranked #11939 vs #12220 for Tyke.

Is Kara or Tyke more popular?

Kara is more popular, ranked #11939 compared to Tyke at #12220 in the United States.

What do Kara and Tyke mean?

Kara means "black, dark" (Turkish origin). Tyke means "small child, young one" (Old Norse via English origin).

Are Kara and Tyke boy or girl names?

Kara is primarily a boy name. Tyke is primarily a boy name.