Deborah 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

Deborah Rank #851
Kara Rank #989

Deborah is more popular, ranked #851 vs #989 for Kara.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Deborah ___

  • Deborah Anne
  • Deborah Jean
  • Deborah Lynn
  • Deborah Kay
  • Deborah Sue
  • Deborah Ruth

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 Deborah

Sharon Linda Carol Nancy Gary

If you choose Kara

Mara Tara Lara Marcus Derek

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Deborah or Kara more popular?

Deborah is more popular, ranked #851 compared to Kara at #989 in the United States.

What do Deborah and Kara mean?

Deborah means "bee" (Hebrew origin). Kara means "dear, beloved, darling" (Italian/Latin origin).

Are Deborah and Kara boy or girl names?

Deborah is primarily a girl name. Kara is primarily a girl name.

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