Kara vs Leontae

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

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Leontae

Boy #11,824 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #11,824
Total SSA Count: 8
Nicknames: Leo, Leon, Leony

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Popularity Comparison

Kara Rank #989

Leontae Rank #11,824

Kara is more popular, ranked #989 vs #11824 for Leontae.

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

Leontae ___

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Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kara or Leontae more popular?

Kara is more popular, ranked #989 compared to Leontae at #11824 in the United States.

What do Kara and Leontae mean?

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

Are Kara and Leontae boy or girl names?

Kara is primarily a girl name. Leontae is primarily a boy name.

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