Kara vs Zakarya

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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Popularity Comparison

Kara Rank #989
Zakarya Rank #11,752

Kara is more popular, ranked #989 vs #11752 for Zakarya.

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

Zakarya ___

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 Zakarya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kara or Zakarya more popular?

Kara is more popular, ranked #989 compared to Zakarya at #11752 in the United States.

What do Kara and Zakarya mean?

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

Are Kara and Zakarya boy or girl names?

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

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