Kara vs Sky

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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Sky

Girl #828 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"the sky, cloud"

Origin: Old Norse sky

Cultural Roots

English American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#828
Total SSA Count
330
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Kara Rank #989
Sky Rank #828

Sky is more popular, ranked #828 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

Sky ___

  • Sky Marie
  • Sky Elizabeth
  • Sky Ann
  • Sky Lynn
  • Sky Grace
  • Sky Aurora

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kara

Mara Tara Lara Marcus Derek

If you choose Sky

River Ocean Blue Sage Luna

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kara or Sky more popular?

Sky is more popular, ranked #828 compared to Kara at #989 in the United States.

What do Kara and Sky mean?

Kara means "dear, beloved, darling" (Italian/Latin origin). Sky means "the sky, cloud" (Old Norse sky origin).

Are Kara and Sky boy or girl names?

Kara is primarily a girl name. Sky is primarily a girl name.

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