Kara vs Shaunta

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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Carsyn Kathleen Aiyana Braelynn

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Shaunta

Boy #12,053 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #12,053
Total SSA Count: 8
Nicknames: Sha, Shau, Shauy

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Popularity Comparison

Kara Rank #989

Shaunta Rank #12,053

Kara is more popular, ranked #989 vs #12053 for Shaunta.

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

Shaunta ___

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Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

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Mara Tara Lara Marcus Derek

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kara or Shaunta more popular?

Kara is more popular, ranked #989 compared to Shaunta at #12053 in the United States.

What do Kara and Shaunta mean?

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

Are Kara and Shaunta boy or girl names?

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

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