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Vera vs Kara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Vera

Girl #226 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"faith"

Origin: Russian/Slavic

Cultural Roots

Russian English Spanish Italian Slavic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#226
Total SSA Count
1,351
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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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Popularity Comparison

Vera Rank #226
Kara Rank #989

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Vera or Kara more popular?

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

What do Vera and Kara mean?

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

Are Vera and Kara boy or girl names?

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

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