Bailee vs Kara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bailee

Girl #991 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bailiff, law officer, estate manager"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#991
Total SSA Count
260
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Bay, Lee

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

Bailee Rank #991
Kara Rank #989

Kara is more popular, ranked #989 vs #991 for Bailee.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bailee ___

  • Bailee Grace
  • Bailee Mae
  • Bailee Rose
  • Bailee Ann
  • Bailee Elizabeth
  • Bailee Jo

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 Bailee

Hailey Chloe Paige Tyler Logan

If you choose Kara

Mara Tara Lara Marcus Derek

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bailee or Kara more popular?

Kara is more popular, ranked #989 compared to Bailee at #991 in the United States.

What do Bailee and Kara mean?

Bailee means "bailiff, law officer, estate manager" (Old French origin). Kara means "dear, beloved, darling" (Italian/Latin origin).

Are Bailee and Kara boy or girl names?

Bailee is primarily a girl name. Kara is primarily a girl name.

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