Kara vs Vera

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kara

Girl #989 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dear, beloved, darling"

Origin: Italian/Latin

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Girl #226 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"faith"

Origin: Russian/Slavic

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Kara Rank #989

Vera Rank #226

Vera is more popular, ranked #226 vs #989 for Kara.

Is Kara or Vera more popular?

Vera is more popular, ranked #226 compared to Kara at #989 in the United States.

What do Kara and Vera mean?

Kara means "dear, beloved, darling" (Italian/Latin origin). Vera means "faith" (Russian/Slavic origin).

Are Kara and Vera boy or girl names?

Kara is primarily a girl name. Vera is primarily a girl name.