Kara vs Marianna

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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Marianna

Girl #857 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"grace and drop of the sea (Maria + Anna)"

Origin: Latin/Hebrew compound

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Portuguese Eastern European Russian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#857
Total SSA Count
314
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Mari, Anna, Mia

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Popularity Comparison

Kara Rank #989
Marianna Rank #857

Marianna is more popular, ranked #857 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

Marianna ___

  • Marianna Rose
  • Marianna Grace
  • Marianna Claire
  • Marianna Louise
  • Marianna Elena
  • Marianna Sofia

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kara

Mara Tara Lara Marcus Derek

If you choose Marianna

Valentina Isabella Luisa Alessandro Marco

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kara or Marianna more popular?

Marianna is more popular, ranked #857 compared to Kara at #989 in the United States.

What do Kara and Marianna mean?

Kara means "dear, beloved, darling" (Italian/Latin origin). Marianna means "grace and drop of the sea (Maria + Anna)" (Latin/Hebrew compound origin).

Are Kara and Marianna boy or girl names?

Kara is primarily a girl name. Marianna is primarily a girl name.

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