Kara vs Virtus

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Kara Rank #989
Virtus Rank #11,839

Kara is more popular, ranked #989 vs #11839 for Virtus.

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

Virtus ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kara

Mara Tara Lara Marcus Derek

If you choose Virtus

No sibling data available yet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kara or Virtus more popular?

Kara is more popular, ranked #989 compared to Virtus at #11839 in the United States.

What do Kara and Virtus mean?

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

Are Kara and Virtus boy or girl names?

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

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