Kara vs Kaya

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

Kara Rank #989
Kaya Rank #968

Kaya is more popular, ranked #968 vs #989 for Kara.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kara ___

  • Kara Louise
  • Kara Anne
  • Kara Marie
  • Kara Elizabeth
  • Kara Sophia
  • Kara Jane

Kaya ___

  • Kaya Rose
  • Kaya Jade
  • Kaya Luna
  • Kaya Skye
  • Kaya Wren
  • Kaya Pearl

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kara

Mara Tara Lara Marcus Derek

If you choose Kaya

Zuri Kai Mila River Sage

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kara or Kaya more popular?

Kaya is more popular, ranked #968 compared to Kara at #989 in the United States.

What do Kara and Kaya mean?

Kara means "dear, beloved, darling" (Italian/Latin origin). Kaya means "rock, cliff" (Turkish origin).

Are Kara and Kaya boy or girl names?

Kara is primarily a girl name. Kaya is primarily a girl name.

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