Sally vs Cara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sally

Girl #1,099 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"princess, noble lady"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Australian

12 High Risk

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Girl #1,298 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dear one, beloved"

Origin: Italian/Latin

Italian Irish English American

✓ All Clear

Sally Rank #1,099

Cara Rank #1,298

Sally is more popular, ranked #1099 vs #1298 for Cara.

Is Sally or Cara more popular?

Sally is more popular, ranked #1099 compared to Cara at #1298 in the United States.

What do Sally and Cara mean?

Sally means "princess, noble lady" (Hebrew origin). Cara means "dear one, beloved" (Italian/Latin origin).

Are Sally and Cara boy or girl names?

Sally is primarily a girl name. Cara is primarily a girl name.