Beverly vs Kara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Beverly Rank #1,049
Kara Rank #989

Kara is more popular, ranked #989 vs #1049 for Beverly.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Beverly ___

  • Beverly Ann
  • Beverly Jean
  • Beverly Rose
  • Beverly Lee
  • Beverly Marie
  • Beverly 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 Beverly

Dorothy Gloria Shirley Harold Walter

If you choose Kara

Mara Tara Lara Marcus Derek

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Beverly or Kara more popular?

Kara is more popular, ranked #989 compared to Beverly at #1049 in the United States.

What do Beverly and Kara mean?

Beverly means "from Beverley (Yorkshire place name)" (Old English origin). Kara means "dear, beloved, darling" (Italian/Latin origin).

Are Beverly and Kara boy or girl names?

Beverly is primarily a girl name. Kara is primarily a girl name.

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