Chara
Pronunciation: [ ch-AHR-uh ]
Chara is a girl baby name. Ranked #36,197 in the US, popular nicknames include Cha, Chy, and Chaie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Chara first appeared in US Social Security records in 1956.
Over 1,005 babies have been named Chara in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Chara is past its peak , currently ranked #36,197 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #36,197
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Chara
Chara is a girl name .
Chara is currently ranked #36,197 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Chara include Cha, Chy, and Chaie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Chara include Charlotte, Charlie, Charlee, Charli, Charley . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis