Cara vs Xena

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Xena

Girl #1,297 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"foreigner, guest"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,297
Total SSA Count
178
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Zee

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Cara Rank #1,298
Xena Rank #1,297

Xena is more popular, ranked #1297 vs #1298 for Cara.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cara ___

  • Cara Rose
  • Cara Ann
  • Cara Louise
  • Cara Elizabeth
  • Cara Jane
  • Cara Mia

Xena ___

  • Xena Rose
  • Xena Jade
  • Xena Storm
  • Xena Blaze
  • Xena Leigh
  • Xena Marie

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cara

Fiona Siobhan Declan Liam Erin

If you choose Xena

Zara Athena Lyra Orion Ajax

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cara or Xena more popular?

Xena is more popular, ranked #1297 compared to Cara at #1298 in the United States.

What do Cara and Xena mean?

Cara means "dear one, beloved" (Italian/Latin origin). Xena means "foreigner, guest" (Greek origin).

Are Cara and Xena boy or girl names?

Cara is primarily a girl name. Xena is primarily a girl name.

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