Kara vs Shakeem

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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Shakeem

Boy #11,882 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Wise; one who is judicious"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

African American Arabic Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#11,882
Total SSA Count
8
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sha, Keem

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Popularity Comparison

Kara Rank #989
Shakeem Rank #11,882

Kara is more popular, ranked #989 vs #11882 for Shakeem.

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

Shakeem ___

  • Shakeem Darius
  • Shakeem Andre
  • Shakeem Lamar
  • Shakeem Malik

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kara

Mara Tara Lara Marcus Derek

If you choose Shakeem

Hakeem Kareem Raheem Rasheed

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kara or Shakeem more popular?

Kara is more popular, ranked #989 compared to Shakeem at #11882 in the United States.

What do Kara and Shakeem mean?

Kara means "dear, beloved, darling" (Italian/Latin origin). Shakeem means "Wise; one who is judicious" (Arabic origin).

Are Kara and Shakeem boy or girl names?

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

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