Cara

Pronunciation: [ k-EHR-uh ]

Boy Name #27,322 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Cara is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced k-EHR-uh.

Parents who love the name Cara often also consider Carrie, Catherine, Caroline .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #27,322
Total SSA Count: 5

Alternative Spellings

Carter #45 Carson #124 Carlos #135 Carmelo #698 Carlo #918 Carl #1035 Carmine #1099 Cartier #1207

Also a Girl Name

Cara is also used as a girl name, ranked #1298.

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Carrie Catherine Caroline Callie Carolyn Cassie Catharine Carolina

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cara

Is Cara a boy or girl name?

Cara is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #27322. As a girl name, it is ranked #1298. Cara is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Cara?

Cara is pronounced k-EHR-uh.

How popular is the name Cara?

Cara is currently ranked #27322 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Is Cara a common or rare name?

Cara is an uncommon name, ranked #27322 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Cara

Cara is a boy name .

Is Cara a boy or girl name? Cara is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #27,322 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,298. Cara is more commonly used as a girl name.

Cara is currently ranked #27,322 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Cara include Carter, Carson, Carlos, Carmelo, Carlo . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.