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Kara vs Sarah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kara

Girl #989 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dear, beloved, darling"

Origin: Italian/Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Turkish Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#989
Total SSA Count
261
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Sarah

Girl #95 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"princess, noblewoman"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English French Arabic Christian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#95
Total SSA Count
2,697
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Kara Rank #989
Sarah Rank #95

Sarah is more popular, ranked #95 vs #989 for Kara.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kara or Sarah more popular?

Sarah is more popular, ranked #95 compared to Kara at #989 in the United States.

What do Kara and Sarah mean?

Kara means "dear, beloved, darling" (Italian/Latin origin). Sarah means "princess, noblewoman" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kara and Sarah boy or girl names?

Kara is primarily a girl name. Sarah is primarily a girl name.

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