Elma vs Kara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elma

Girl #4,584 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"apple"

Origin: Turkish/Bosnian

Cultural Roots

German Turkish Bosnian English Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,584
Total SSA Count
30
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
El, Ellie, Elly

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Elma Rank #4,584
Kara Rank #989

Kara is more popular, ranked #989 vs #4584 for Elma.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elma ___

  • Elma Rose
  • Elma Jane
  • Elma Grace
  • Elma May
  • Elma Ruth
  • Elma Bea

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 Elma

Alma Marta Frida Esther Erna

If you choose Kara

Mara Tara Lara Marcus Derek

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elma or Kara more popular?

Kara is more popular, ranked #989 compared to Elma at #4584 in the United States.

What do Elma and Kara mean?

Elma means "apple" (Turkish/Bosnian origin). Kara means "dear, beloved, darling" (Italian/Latin origin).

Are Elma and Kara boy or girl names?

Elma is primarily a girl name. Kara is primarily a girl name.

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