Agnes vs Kara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Agnes

Girl #1,064 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pure, holy, chaste"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English French Scandinavian Polish Spanish Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,064
Total SSA Count
233
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Aggie, Nessie, Nez

Playground Safety Score

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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

Agnes Rank #1,064
Kara Rank #989

Kara is more popular, ranked #989 vs #1064 for Agnes.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Agnes ___

  • Agnes Rose
  • Agnes Claire
  • Agnes Mary
  • Agnes Jane
  • Agnes Louise
  • Agnes Beatrice

Kara ___

  • Kara Louise
  • Kara Anne
  • Kara Marie
  • Kara Elizabeth
  • Kara Sophia
  • Kara Jane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Agnes

Ruth Vera Mabel Edmund Arthur

If you choose Kara

Mara Tara Lara Marcus Derek

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Agnes or Kara more popular?

Kara is more popular, ranked #989 compared to Agnes at #1064 in the United States.

What do Agnes and Kara mean?

Agnes means "pure, holy, chaste" (Greek origin). Kara means "dear, beloved, darling" (Italian/Latin origin).

Are Agnes and Kara boy or girl names?

Agnes is primarily a girl name. Kara is primarily a girl name.

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